The diploma thesis analyses education needs of senior citizens in one chosen geographical region, with emphasis on their motivation for further education. The theoretical part explains the basic concepts of geragogy and related areas. The empirical part of this thesis analyses educational needs of senior citizens by means of questionnaires and a controlled interview with a further education provider. KEYWORDS old age, education of senior citizens, motivation, senior citizens, needs, geragogy

Diploma thesis "Educational and activating activities of seniors in long-term care facilities in the Pilsen Region" in the theoretical part is devoted to the definition of old age and related aspects from the biological, psychological and social point of view. The thesis also deals with education and activation of seniors in the context of applied science discipline and organization in the Czech Republic within the framework of lifelong learning. Aspects of educational activities of seniors and specifics of their education and activation are also identified. The thesis also describes the best-known methods and techniques of seniors activation in long-term care facilities. In the empirical part, a questionnaire survey was carried out, in which the respondents were clients of retirement homes and patients of specialized hospital wards providing care to geriatric patients. At the same time, standardized interviews were conducted with workers who organize, secure or participate in activities focused on education and activation of their clients or patients. The aim of the thesis is to characterize aspects of the educational activities of seniors and to identify the specifics of education and activation of seniors in long-term care facilities. Based on an analysis of existing educational activities in...

This diploma thesis is concerned with the barriers to education for the elderly . In the theoretical part there is introduced the theoretical framework of gerontology as well as other related issues i.e. the ageing, old age, quality of life and different forms of education for older adults. The practical segment of the thesis deals with the actual research and summary of the data obtained by the survey. The survey encompasses multiple aspects such as gender, age or in particular the age distribution within the group of elderly learners, or their highest level of educational attainment. The research aims at discovering whether the level of education acquired by seniors previously in life could somehow influence their desire to learn more in old age. Therefore , if there exists a stronger tendency to engage in further education among the vocational, highschool or university graduates. Other perspectives of the research are the geographical location of learners, their field of study or their motives behind the participation in the University of the Third Age studies. The goal of the thesis is to find a wide spectrum of people who attend U3A and thus identify the barriers, which could have faced the ones who had chosen not to engage in further studies. Another goal is to present some information...

The Diploma thesis titled Educational needs of elderly and their motivation for education has been aimed to provide an analysis of the current needs, interests and motivation in the area of education of elderly and introduce this issue to the public. The theoretical part of the thesis provides a brief overview of the basic terms and findings related to the topic of seniors' education. It comprises a description of opportunities, specific features and aspects of the issue, including existing and potential barriers. Amongst other things, this chapter emphasises a society-wide significance of the seniors' education, considering, in particular, the recent demographic trends. The thesis outlines future challenges, difficulties and possible solutions associated with education of the respective social group. Further, the theoretical part focuses on the phenomenon of motivation. It sums up basic findings gained to date, defines individual types of motivation as well as the function and role motivation plays in terms of participation in further education of adults, particularly seniors. The final practical part has been devoted to educational needs and motivation of seniors from an empirical point of view. The survey suggests reasons and motives leading to participation in follow-up education programmes and...

The aim of the thesis is to explore and describe adult education as an integral part of lifelong learning in relation to the development stages of human life. Particular emphasis is placed on the 3rd stage of life, the senior age. The defined area is solved with a wider historical, geographical and demographic context. The author also deals with the analysis of the global and especially European demographic development with a special focus on the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany. Especially the current changes in the age structure of the population and the consequences of this development on the educational system. In the end, recommendations and suggestions are formulated on how to respond to ongoing demographic changes and how to prepare for an aging society from the point of view of education.

The thesis is focused on Education and motivating seniors in social institutions and it aims to map the possibilities of education for older people. First the theoretical part deals with the current theme of aging, attitudes of the society to the elderly people and also a range of institutional education for seniors. It also points to the fact that the loss of self-sufficiency and social placement into a residential facility must not forcibly terminate social human activity. The author describes the possible pitfalls of seniors' position in the constitutional device, the phase of adaptation and education. Second the practical part compares the qualitative conditions, features of educational work and the satisfaction of seniors with activation - educational programs in various types of residential facilities. The important finding is that a proportionately larger capacity of facilities in increasing the range of educational programs and the satisfaction of educators with creative work. Most of the interviewed seniors are satisfied with educational programs and particularly welcomes a common form of education, aimed at the enhancement of cognitive functions.