101 - Know the basics of Geragogy

Module 1 - Know how to conduct a training
Karin Siepmann Christine Gediga Karin Siepmann, Christine Gediga,
Overview
Curriculum
  • 14 Sections
  • 26 Lessons
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Content overview
1 Lesson
  1. Content overview
Learning objectives
1 Lesson
  1. Learning objectives
1. Introduction
2 Lessons
  1. What is Geragogy?
  2. The three pillars of Geragogy
2. Physical changes in older age
6 Lessons
  1. Understanding the ageing process - physical changes
  2. Physical changes 1
  3. Physical changes 2
  4. Physical changes 3
  5. Recap physical changes
  6. Know your learners - find what affects their learning process
Pause and reflect
1 Lesson
  1. Pause and reflect
3. Cognitive changes in older age
3 Lessons
  1. Understanding the ageing process - cognitive changes
  2. Seven examples of cognitive changes and appropriated learning settings
  3. Recap cognitive changes
Pause and reflect
1 Lesson
  1. Pause and reflect
4. Psychosocial changes in older age
2 Lessons
  1. Understanding the ageing process - psychosocial changes
  2. Psychosocial needs of older learners
Pause and reflect
1 Lesson
  1. Pause and reflect
5. What motivates people aged 60+ to learn?
2 Lessons
  1. Pause and reflect
  2. Learning motivation
6. How to adapt the way to teach and learn accordingly?
2 Lessons
  1. Addressing the needs of older learners
  2. Promoting active learning and participation
Additional materials
1 Lesson
  1. Additional materials
Test what you have learned
1 Lesson
  1. Check your knowledge on Geragogy
Summary
2 Lessons
  1. Summary
  2. Whats next?
Is learning ability different in old age, and if so, how should a learning program be adapted accordingly? These questions are answered in Course 101 - Basics of Geragogy. 
In this course, you will learn, reflect, and understand...
      • Why learning can be different if you are aged over 60
      • What motivates people aged 60 plus to learn and
      • How to better adapt the way to teach these older persons

 

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Last Updated: March 21, 2025

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