Abstract

This Ideas in Practice article investigates lifelong learning practices in a women’s studies course at a program of Osher OLLI (Lifelong Learning Institute). The course adopted a holistic and positive approach by celebrating lifelong learners’ strengths—their invaluable backgrounds and life experiences—fostering vitality and wholesomeness in older adults. By engaging them in active and participative learning, the instructor enabled students to enrich the classroom and validate their values and attitudes toward women's issues. Proven feminist pedagogy, employed by the instructor, constructed a classroom culture of community, belonging, and connectedness. Implications for lifelong learning education are examined.

摘要

这篇实践中的想法文章调查了 Osher OLLI（终身学习学院）项目中女性研究课程中的终身学习实践。该课程采用整体和积极的方法，通过庆祝终身学习者的优势——他们宝贵的背景和生活经历——培养老年人的活力和健康。通过让他们参与积极和参与式的学习，教师使学生能够丰富课堂并验证他们对女性问题的价值观和态度。经验证的女权主义教学法，由讲师采用，构建了一种社区、归属感和联系的课堂文化。对终身学习教育的影响进行了研究。