This free teaching proposal is directed to the seniors on subjects such as technology, languages, music, creative writing and dance. It is based on an educational collaborative features where the teaching contents are adaptable to seniors.
The occupation, enrichment and qualification of the "time off " of seniors are urgent and pertinent because in our social reality, the seniors have lots of difficulties to access to this "learning contents" due to lack of economic resources., social opportunities or motivation.
One approach to solve this real problem it is the availability of adaptable free courses based on a collaborative methodology and without cost for the senior.
The idea for this project takes place from the fact that the promoter is teaching at the Escola Artística de Soares dos Reis - Porto, and he is very motivated to maintain his collaboration spirit and knowledge sharing, as evidenced by throughout life.
In the operationalization of this project, we expect to have partnerships with the Porto City Council and with the Brasilia Shopping Center. Thus and initially, it is estimated that 75 seniors per month can attend our free courses.
In the future, this project will be amplified for unemployed people and others interested in this teaching / learning methodology.
1 - Goals
- To help and to teach seniors in solving " technologic problems " that arise with the use of today's mobile phones, the Internet and social networks;
- To encourage the lifelong learning process in technology, languages, music, creative writing and dance;
2 - Teaching/learning methodology – Workshops topics
Workshop 1 - Configuration and optimization of mobile phones, internet and computers
Workshop 2 – Using and setup the Internet
Workshop 3 - How to be an online social network user
Workshop 4 - Languages courses for seniors (English and Spanish)
Workshop 5 - Dream with a Creative Writing
Workshop 6 - Music for seniors - music theory and acoustic guitar
Workshop 7 - Introduction to the Afro Latin dances
3 - Resources
All students have a free access to:
- 1 tablet Pc per student and a free access to the collaborative learning platform : http://www.escolavirtual.pt/
- 1 Interactive Whiteboard;
- 1 guitar per student;
4 – Opening times of the classes/workshops:
There will be daily modular workshops. The contents will be adapted to the seniors and they are based on their requests. Daily, any module can be done and that it is defined by the number of interested seniors and by their needs. The costs concerned to the rented space for the academy and the costs of the Internet connections will be given by the promoter and by the project supporters.
