prof. dr. miraç akçay asst. prof. dr. mine gözübüyük tamer karadeniz teknik Üniversitesi,...
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Prof. Dr. Miraç AkçayProf. Dr. Miraç Akçay
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mine Gözübüyük TamerAsst. Prof. Dr. Mine Gözübüyük Tamer
Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi, Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi,
Trabzon, TurkeyTrabzon, Turkey
ContentContent
Part-I: Towards An Ageing Society (Turkey with Demographic Part-I: Towards An Ageing Society (Turkey with Demographic Indicator) and Intergenerational Solidarity ParadigmIndicator) and Intergenerational Solidarity Paradigm
Part-II: Education Possibilities Towards Ageing Population Part-II: Education Possibilities Towards Ageing Population (Access to education and training)(Access to education and training)
Part-III: Education Possibilities for Second and Third Generations Part-III: Education Possibilities for Second and Third Generations
in KTUin KTU
Part-IV: Case Study on Adults studying KTU Part-IV: Case Study on Adults studying KTU
Part-V: General Profile and Educational Experience of KTU Staff Part-V: General Profile and Educational Experience of KTU Staff
Graduated from Open and Distance EducationGraduated from Open and Distance Education
Part-I: Towards an Ageing Society Part-I: Towards an Ageing Society (Turkey with Demographic Indicator)(Turkey with Demographic Indicator)
The Changing Age Structure of TurkeyThe Changing Age Structure of Turkey
The Intergenerational Solidarity The Intergenerational Solidarity ParadigmParadigm
The decline of the traditional familyChanges in family structureWeakened the role of the family as a socialisaion agent
and as a source for child rearing, nurturing and supportDisengagement of elders from their intergenerational
roles
Part-II: Education Possibilities Part-II: Education Possibilities Towards Increasing Ageing Towards Increasing Ageing
Population: EducationPopulation: Education
In all countries, lifelong education and training is a prerequisite for ensuring elderly people’s participation in employment and social life.
It is observed that policies involving renewal of the education and training systems, lifelong equal opportunities for vocational guidance and placement services aiming at ensuring contributions of elderly people over 60 years of age to the development of our country are not covered at the desired levels (in terms of both content and duration) as of yet (DPT, 2007)
Expansive Expansive TTrainingraining E Efforts fforts
are conducted across the country by the public and private sectors under the surveillance and supervision of the Ministry of National Education through public education, apprenticeship, distance learning, open primary school, open high school, open vocational and technical school, private training institutions, private courses, private vocational and technical courses and private motor vehicle driving courses.
The Reason Why People Tend to The Reason Why People Tend to Attend Attend
Non-formal EducationNon-formal Education1. Being more knowledgable2. To prepare for a new job,3. On the job 4. To spend leisure time as a good and beneficial,5. To meet new and interesting people,6. Acquiring skills for responsible works,7. To communicate people and self-development,8. To increase revenue.
The Reason Why People Attend The Reason Why People Attend a Non-formal Education in Turkeya Non-formal Education in Turkey
% 60,9 being skilled in his occupation/job % 34 becoming skilful and knowledge in
daily life, % 33,4 to learn about an issue that
attracting of him% 27,5 receiving a certificate
Non-formal EducationNon-formal Education
covers all educational activities organized along or outside of formal education.
The specific objective of non-formal education, in accordance with the basic principles and general objectives of the national education, to the citizens which never entered the formal education system or at any level or out at that level, beside or outside of formal education to gain knowledge and skills.(TUİK, Yaygın Eğitim istatistikleri)
The participation of Non-formal The participation of Non-formal Education in OECD CountriesEducation in OECD Countries
In OECD CountriesIn OECD Countries
In OECD countries, 29 % of 24-64 age population participate in non-formal education related to occupation.
This rate; is greater than % 40 in Finland, Norwegian,
Sweden, Switzerland, 38 % in Germany and Slovak Republicbelow % 20 in Poland and Spainless than 15 % in Greece, Hungary, Italy and
Turkey.
In TurkeyIn Turkey
In Turkey, the most active participation of non-formal education activities is seen 18 - 24 age group (26.7%) and university graduates 40 %.
Public Education Center Except Ministry of National Education, other
instutitions such as Municipalities, Waqfs, Associations support directly nonformal education by opening courses.
Adult Education Possibilities in Turkey Adult Education Possibilities in Turkey within the formal and Non-formal within the formal and Non-formal
EducationEducation
Part-III: Education Possibilities for Part-III: Education Possibilities for Second and Third Generations in KTUSecond and Third Generations in KTU
Formal Education
Undergraduate Programme (Evening Classess)
Master Degree
Ph. DegreeNon-Formal Education: Continuing Education Center
various courses launched by KTU(computer, English language, manual skills, etc.) accept all interested individuals who wish to receive training, without any discrimination by age limits.
To keep the graduates’ information up to date,
To ensure a educational environment to anyone who wants to learn,
To organize training programs based on the demands of each institution,
To contribute to the reduction of the educational gaps between the regions,
To contribute to the personal education , while diploma alone is not sufficient at the present time,To strengthen the relationship between the university and the city,
Categories of TrainingsCategories of Trainings
Part-IV: Case Study (Aim, Method and Part-IV: Case Study (Aim, Method and Findings)Findings)
The aim of this study is to reveal the general profile of students who are at 45 and above ages studying in KTU and their educational experiences.
This study is important for putting down to the fact that how common programmes bringing young and older together affects the life of adult/ older.
Research Design & MethodologyResearch Design & Methodology
based on descriptive research.guided by principles found in
quantitive and qualitative inquiry. Detailed interviews and survey
techniques are used.
Researh Technique of ResearchResearh Technique of Research• Survey• Deep interviews with 25 participants• Verbal descriptions- audio taped and transcribed• Interviews were done in places students went inside
and outside the university, such as classrooms and cafe.
• The goal of collecting and analyzing data was to gain an detailed understanding -- meaning from the participants’ perspective the reason why they study, and to reveal the educational attainment of them.
Research QuestionsResearch Questions
• The survey consisted of two stages,
The first stage as follows;• The general profile of students including
gender, age, place of birth, occupation, marital status, income level, family size and spare time activities.
Second stage; Information on Educational Second stage; Information on Educational Experiences of participants including Experiences of participants including
several questions as below;several questions as below; • Is the KTU first university you registered?
• What is the education level in KTU? Which faculty and department do you attend?
• The reason why you study in KTU?• What are the positive and negative side to study in
your late age/adult age?• What do you think about university and state’s
measures on adult aducation?
Questions;Questions;• What kinds of opportunities that universites
provides students like you?• What are the personal and social gain to study in
late age?• What do you think about KTU Alumni club?• Do you have any advise to students who are at the
same age with you?• What are the reactions of your family or social
surroundings on your studying decisons?
Finding: Demographic ProfileFinding: Demographic Profile
Information on Educational Information on Educational Experiences of Participants Studying Experiences of Participants Studying
KTUKTUThe reason for studying at late age or adult ageGetting diplomaAssessing leisure time after retirement, Making new friendsLearning new thingsImproving yourselfStudying departments which you wantBeing model for their children and nices/nephewsAs a hobby
The Positive Side to Study in Late The Positive Side to Study in Late Age/Adult AgeAge/Adult Age
To learn new information, up date information, improve yourself
To study with youngKeep alive memory/ prevent the alzheimerWiden one’s viewpointsContribute career development and incomeGet rid of monotonyTo feel good among youngs because of competing with
them.Being experincedTo better understand youth
The Negative Side to Study in Late The Negative Side to Study in Late Age/Adult AgeAge/Adult Age
Health problems of older person Inadequate understanding capasitiesNot able to reacc to young or not compete with youngNot matching with working hours and lessons Difficulties in learning EnglishDifficulty in taking time ( for themselves and their family) Difficulty to carrying out in cooperation work and study
State’s Policy/Precautions on Adult State’s Policy/Precautions on Adult EducationEducation
For still workers, flextime and income growth
For older, adaptation problems, following the lessons and the exam system/ open admission come to the fore.
Opportunities that Universites Opportunities that Universites Provides Students Who are Studying at Provides Students Who are Studying at
Adult AgeAdult Age
Financial support-not to pay feesAbolishment of compulsory English prepatory
classAttendance could be more flexibleGiving lecture as in CDSpecial activities for adaptation and well
communication with young and instructor
Personal Gain to Study in Late AgePersonal Gain to Study in Late Age Provide prestige
New social environmentBeing happy and self-confidentLive close to society Widen one’s point of view, increase the level of education.Acquiring current informationNot being detached from lifeThe feeling of accoplismentEarn respectSocial activities increasesRevenue increases and career developmentGain a sense of confidence
Social Gain to Study in Late AgeSocial Gain to Study in Late Age
Conscious societyThe quality of education will increaseSocial and cultural renewalThe welfare of state will increaseBeing model for young
Advises of Student Towards Other Advises of Student Towards Other AdultsAdults
Being courageous to startDo not spend leisure time in home and
lonelyThere is no age limit for education
Comments and Views on KTU Alumni Comments and Views on KTU Alumni clubclub
Not activeOppose to alumni clubsHaven’t heard itNot followingNot knowingAlumni clubs,
should be active and create communication among alumnies
should be guide in every aspect to the students and alumnies
is important for cretaing social network, and important for socializing
AdvicesAdvicesActions to Be TakenSupporting of elderly people who are retirement and sustaining
of access to structural and financial servicesDeveloping adult education and training with various incentives
and programmes being interestingEnsuring access of elderly people to basic services
(transportation etc)Developing and implementing programs and providing the
required services for ensuring that elderly peopleImplementing policies aiming at developing opportunities
involving education and educational innovations for elderly people, and encouraging elderly people to make use of their acquired information and skills during their retirement periods.
Part-V: General Profile of Staffs who Part-V: General Profile of Staffs who Graduated from Open and Distance Graduated from Open and Distance
EducationEducation
Demographic Profile of StaffDemographic Profile of Staff
View on Open Distance Education View on Open Distance Education
Positive NegativeMake progress in one’s career Not equivalent diploma
Graduate from universityNot to take formal eductaion possibilities
The opportunity to study while working
Difficulty in studying while working
Update informationExtreme density in exam time (such as traffic)
İmprove yourself
Educational Attainment and AdvicesEducational Attainment and AdvicesEducational Attainment AdvicesIncrease of education level Struggle with lifeOrientation on different business area
Necesaary for personal development
Personal and vocational development Prevent conflict of generations
Vocational careerIt is good for studying while working
Increase the level of information/ liberal education
Getting diploma
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