Taiwan's senior learning movement : perspectives from outside in and from inside out / Brian Findsen, Hui-Chuan Wei, Ai-tzu Li, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Findsen, Brian, editor.

Wei, Hui-Chuan, editor.

Li, Ai-tzu, editor.

Series:

Lifelong learning book series ; v. 28.

Lifelong learning book series ; volume 28

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Older people--Education--Taiwan.

Older people.

Adult education--Taiwan.

Adult education.

Continuing education--Taiwan.

Continuing education.

Adult education and state--Taiwan.

Adult education and state.

Older people--Education.

Taiwan.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer, [2022]

Summary:

This volume provides an in-depth analysis of historical and recent developments of senior learning in Taiwan, where publications in English have been scant. It takes a broader view on lifelong learning and active ageing from a theoretical/conceptual base written by prominent international authors- this represents the outside in perspective. The inside out on the other hand signifies an in-depth investigation of initiatives written by authors from Taiwan who are closely involved with developments in policy and practice. The volume is situated theoretically in the intersection of complementary concepts such as lifelong learning, active ageing, later life learning, learning communities and social movements. It is located geographically and culturally in East Asia where senior learning/education is expanding in response to large populations of older adults and concerns about their physical and social well-being. It is argued that Taiwan is leading the way in terms of innovation and community engagement in regard to older adult learning/education and can thus serve as a model for neighboring countries. By analyzing historical precedents, cultural dynamics, policy trends, research sub-fields and community engagement this book is of interest to both East Asian and Western scholars, practitioners, policy-makers and students amongst the fields of lifelong learning, social gerontology and educational psychology.

Contents:

Part 1

Chapter 1. Introduction: Taiwans Senior Learning Initiative

Chapter 2: A global perspective on active ageing

Chapter 3. A global perspective on later life learning

Part 2

Chapter 4. Perspectives from Japan

Chapter 5. Perspectives from mainland China

Chapter 6. Perspectives from Singapore

Chapter 7. Perspectives from South Korea

Part 3

Chapter 8. An outsiders perspective on Taiwanese developments

Chapter 9. Navigating Policy into New Action

Chapter 10. Bracing for the Super-Aged Society: Active Aging Framework, Policies, Development and Practices

Chapter 11. Flowers that bloom: What constitutes "best practice" and effectiveness in Taiwans Aging and Learning

Part 4

Chapter 12. Observations and trends.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Taiwan's senior learning movement.

ISBN:

9783030935672

3030935671

OCLC:

1305169483

Access Restriction:

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