You can start learning at any time. By signing up and enrolling you can track your progress and earn a Statement of Participation upon completion, all for free.
This course covers a variety of study materials revolving around the theory and practice of learning languages with senior learners.
As someone who works either in paid or unpaid care settings or care situations, you can become drivers of change by implementing what you learn here and starting a positive move towards a joined language learning journey with senior learners.
While studying this course you will have the opportunity to apply your new skills in your care setting with your senior learner/s, and we hope that your confidence in this aspect of your practice will increase.
This course is part of a collection
This course is part of a collection of courses called Learning languages with senior learners. There are 3 courses in this collection so you may find other courses here that maybe of interest to you.
This course explores the impact of language learning on senior learners' wellbeing as well as on the carer undertaking this learning with the person(s) they care for.
You will develop an awareness of:
how senior learners learn
how wellbeing and healthy ageing can be supported through joint learning
criteria for good practice for person-centred social care
effective and inclusive communication in your own care context
current research
You will practise:
planning and sequencing simple language learning activities
creating suitable materials and contexts for language learning activities in care settings
reflecting on your own and your senior learner(s) study journey, motivation and confidence
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You can start learning at any time. By signing up and enrolling you can track your progress and earn a Statement of Participation upon completion, all for free.
This course is made available under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0: The Open University and partners
Any third-party materials featured in this course are used with permission and are not ours to give away. These materials are not subject to the Creative Commons licence. See the
terms and conditions and our FAQs. Please see the course acknowledgements for further information about copyright details.
For further information, take a look at our frequently asked questions which may give you the support you need.
