Education for the Elderly in the Asia Pacific (Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, 59)

In many countries across the Asia Pacific region, people are adapting to the new demographic shift, but there is nonetheless much concern. This book documents the various educational approaches rendered by both public and private sectors to enable elderly individuals in their own countries to re-engage in society more inclusively, to stay longer in the labour market, and to become less dependent on the state or their families. In order to produce active, healthy, and productive aging citizens, the experiments showcased by this book highlight how adaptive action is needed across many policy areas, with emphasis on shaping structural differences in the composition and organisation of higher education systems that can better foster lifelong learning among elderly citizens. The book is a great venue to underline the interplay of the theory and practices of vastly complex challenges. Foreword Preface Synopsis Series Editors Introduction Contents About the Authors Part I: State and Issues of Lifelong Learning for Older Adults in Asia-Pacific 1: Lifelong Education: Concept and Issues Concerning an Ageing Population Introduction Concept of Lifelong Education Model of Lifelong Education Elements of Lifelong Education Lifelong Learning for an Ageing Population Lifelong Learning Education in the Digital Era Conclusion References 2: Current State and Issues of Education for Older Adults in South Korea Introduction Governance Structure and Actors of Education of Older Adults Background and Current Participation Status Governance Structure Legal Structure Policy Structure Governance Actors Case Studies Senior Welfare Centre Programmes Cognition Decline Prevention Programme (CDP) Senior Play Group `College Street Seniors Romance ́ (CSSR) Self-Care Education for Living-Alone Male Seniors (SELMS) University Programmes Community Leader Programme in Daegu University Lifelong Education Centre Honorary Student Programme in Jeonbuk National University Senior Learners in Soongsil Cyber University Issues on Governance Issues on the Cases of Senior Welfare Centre Programmes and University Programmes References 3: Population Ageing in Thailand: Critical Issues in the Twenty-First Century Introduction Transformation of Thailand into a Society of the Aged and Longevity Socio-Economic Well-Beings of an Ageing Society in Thailand Social Well-Being of Older Adults Education for Older Adults Lifelong Learning for Older Adults in Thailand Economic Well-Being of Older Adults Health and Well-Being Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on Ageing The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Older Adults The World Health Organization (WHO): Active and Healthy Ageing International Labour Organization (ILO): Older Workers ́ Employment ASEAN Human Rights Declaration: Human Rights for All ASEAN Strategic Framework on Social Welfare and Development (2011-2015) Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Ageing: Empowering Older Adults in ASEAN, 2015 Thailand ́s Efforts to Protect Older Adults Declaration and Laws to Protect Human Rights of Thai Older Adults Social Services to Protect Older Adults in Thailand The Critical Issues for an Ageing Society in Thailand Shrinking Labour Force Underdeveloped Social Security System Inadequate Long-Term Care Services The Need for a Life-Course Research with Longitudinal Data for Policy Formulation and Evaluation in an Ageing Society The COVID-19 Pandemic Challenges for Thailand in Rapid Transformation into an Aged Society in the Twenty-First Century Conclusion References Part II: Models for Lifelong Learning for Older Adults 4: Active Later Life Learners, Sustainability Advocacy and the (Re-) Emerging Global Role of Seniors as Twenty-First-Century `... Introduction The Educational Importance of How `Global Elderhood ́ Can Help Save the World Part 1. The Life Experience of `Seniors ́ as an Antidote Also to the Demoralisation of Ageing Modern Societies Part 2. How Optimal Lifelong Learning and Integrated Lifelong Education Frameworks Remain an Important Key to Addressing the V... Part 3: The Global Elderhood `Pool of Experience ́ and the New `21C Tribal Elders ́-A Largely Untapped Resource for Addressing t... Discussion 21C Tribal Elders as Sustainability Warriors and Nurturers (Hunters and Gatherers)? Summary References 5: The Wuxing Learning Cycle for Elder Learners in the Asia-Pacific Background The Wuxing Learning Cycle The Wuxing Learning Cycle and Other Learning Processes With Method Study Technique With Learner Autonomy Profile (LAP) On Later Life Learning Challenges of Elderhood Learning Universities of the Third Age (U3As) Elder Learning and the COVID-19 Pandemic Conclusions Appendix 1: Brief Description of Wuxing Learning Cycle Appendix 2: Learner Autonomy Profile (LAP) References 6: Lifelong Learning for Elders in Hong Kong: Policy and Development Lifelong Learning for Older Adults Development of Lifelong Learning for Elders in Hong Kong Policy of Lifelong Learning for Elders in Hong Kong The Way Forward A Special Note References 7: Lifelong Learning for Senior Citizens in Thailand Introduction Activities for Senior Citizens in Thailand Lifelong Learning Globally and in Thailand Lifelong Learning for Senior Citizens in Thailand Intergenerational Learning Conclusion References 8: The Learning and Education of Older Adults in Aotearoa New Zealand Introduction Background The Growth of Tertiary Education Overall Trends in Adult and Community Education (ACE) Trends in Public Policies on Ageing and Learning Programmes for Older Adults The 1970s and 1980s The 1990s The Early 2000s The Period from 2008 to 2017 The Period Since 2017 Conclusion References 9: Manpower Planning and Lifelong Learning in Singapore: Implications for Older Workers Introduction Background Strategies for the Future Economy On-the-Job Training Programmes Mapping Competencies and Pathways for Transformation by Industry Sectors Roles of Educational Institutions Awards for Skill Training Strengthen Role of Tertiary Institutions Government Communication of Frameworks and Strategic Plans Conclusion References 10: Later Life Learning in China: Policies and Practices Introduction Development Context of Lifelong Learning in China Lifelong Learning and Population Ageing Late Life Learning in China Background of Later Life Learning Development of Late Life Learning in China Policy of Later Life Learning in China Practice of Later Life Learning in China University for the Aged (UA) Community-Based Later Life Learning Dilemma of Later Life Learning The Future of Later Life Learning References Part III: Lifelong Learning for Older Adults in Practice 11: Silver College of Kobe City: ``Study, Again to Serve the Others ́ ́ Introduction Geographical, Historical and Political Development Birth of Silver College to ``Study, Again ́ ́ Objectives and Programme Financial Sources Administration Transformation of Silver College from ``to Study, Again ́ ́ to ``to Study, Again to Serve the Others ́ ́ Conclusion Summary and Future Epilogue References 12: Integrating the Elderly in Society with Lifelong Learning Programmes: Indonesian Experiences Introduction Case Background Information Basic Concept of the Sanggar Lansia Sejahtera or Silver Colleges Highlighting of the Indonesian Silver Colleges The Role of Silver Colleges in Indonesia Lesson Learned from the Case in Indonesia Support for the Pre-prosperity Family Conclusion References Part IV: Opportunities and Challenges of Establishing Lifelong Learning for Older Adults 13: Foreign Language Learning in Older Adults: Benefits, Challenges, and Suggestions for Teaching Introduction Benefits of Foreign Language Learning (FL Learning) in Older Adults Challenges Facing Older Adults in Learning a Foreign Language Suggestions on How to Help Older Adults Learn a Foreign Language Treat Older Adults as Active Learners, Not Passive Learners Let Older Adults Control Their Own Learning Additional Factors and Circumstances That Can Increase Older Learners ́ Motivation Develop Positive Self-Concept and Improve Self-Esteem Create a Safe Learning Environment for Older Adults Conclusion References Chapter 14: Equity in Health Services for Ageing Introduction Burden of Disease Among the Elderly Health Systems for Elderly in the Asia-Pacific Region Problems and Obstacles Preventing Health Equity in the Elderly Intergenerational Inequity Healthy Ageing Goals Extended Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Cure and Care for Ageing Across Acute, Intermediate, Long Term, End of Life Discussion Conclusions and Policy Implications References Part V: Conclusion 15: The Trends and Challenges in Education for the Elderly in the Asia-Pacific Region Introduction Ideology of Education Education Under the Lifelong Learning Paradigm New Vision and New Implication Roles of Higher Education Institutions in Lifelong Learning Education for an Ageing Society Challenges for the Success of Education for Elderly Support to Provide for Success Challenges in Education for Elderly in a Disruptive Technology Era Lifelong Learning and Elderly in Coronavirus Pandemic Situation Conclusion References Chapter 1 Perspectives on Elderly Life-Long Learning in Asia Pacific Region -- Chapter 2 Aging in Thailand: Critical Issues in the 21st Century -- Chapter 3 Community-based Support System for the Aged: Case of Kobe City -- Chapter 4 Education Issues for Elderly Persons in Korea -- Chapter 5 Is there an Elderly's Learning Paradigm Shift in Asia-Pacific Region? -- Chapter 6 Manpower Planning and Lifelong Learning in Singapore: Implications for Older Workers -- Chapter 7 Equity in Health Services for Ageing -- Chapter 8 Lifelong Learning for Senior Citizens in Thailand -- Chapter 9 Active later life learners, sustainability advocacy and the emerging global role of seniors as 21st Century 'tribal elders' -- Chapter 10 The Development and Implementation of Senior Learning Program in Taiwan and Some Reflections -- Chapter 11 Repeating successful Silver College Through Elderly Empowerment in Indonesia -- Chapter 12 Life-Long Learning in Hong Kong -- Chapter 13 Concluding Chapter - Holistic Approaches for Elderly Life-Long Learning in the Asia Pacific Region and Future Directions