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Motivation of older adults for university studies
HALABICOVÁ, Helena
The thesis addresses the topic of motivation of older adults to study at the university level. The first part deals with the topic of adult education within the context of lifelong learning, defines the concept of older adulthood, and clarifies the concept of motivation as it relates to formal education for older adults. It presents an overview of research carried out in the field of older adults as related to university studies. The second part focuses on qualitative research that answers the following questions: what motivates older adults to study at the university level; how do they describe the motivating factors and other relevant circumstances of their decision to attend university; what criteria do older adults use to assess the benefits of study; and what motivates them to persevere in their studies.
The issue of pedagogical and psychological aspects of education for people aged 50 +
HALABICOVÁ, Helena
This bachelor thesis deals with the problems of pedagogical and psychological aspects in education of people aged over 50. The objective of the thesis is (on the basis of my personal experience and practice) to evaluate adequacy of didactic processes in chosen educational program for people over 50. The theoretical part of the thesis is focused on pedagogical and psychological characteristics of the people aged over 50 in the relationship with the chosen eductaional program. The practical part deals with analysis of the opinions of the subjects that participated in the chosen educational program. In the frame of evaluation there are mentioned the ratio between expectations and needs of the target group and also the own evaluation of the education by the subjects. The result is appraising the chosen educational program from the point of view of pedagogy and also formulation of proposals for adaptation of objectives, content and methods as well as forms and resources needed and important in education of these persons.

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