Hu Hsiao-Mei
Bachelor Program of Senior Services, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan.
Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2020 Apr-Jun;41(2):233-241. doi: 10.1080/02701960.2018.1428576. Epub 2018 Jan 29.
As a result of the phenomenon of a rapidly aging population and low birth rates, Taiwanese universities face a shortage of traditionally aged students and as a result must respond to older learners' needs. In response to this demand, the Ministry of Education issued the Lifelong Learning Act in 2002 and White Paper for implementing education for older persons in an aging society in 2006. Universities now face unprecedented challenges as they play a leading role in facilitating these programs. The purpose of this article is to explore the challenges Taiwanese universities face in educating an aging society and to provide some suggestions. First, this article notes current challenges. Second, the development of the status quo of senior education is presented. Third, the changing landscape of universities is discussed. Finally, some suggestions are presented for both university administration and program developers. In conclusion, universities should grasp this opportunity to modify strategies for involving older adults.
由于人口快速老龄化和低出生率的现象，台湾的大学面临传统年龄学生短缺的问题，因此必须回应年长学习者的需求。为响应这一需求，教育部于2002年颁布了《终身学习法》，并于2006年发布了《老龄化社会中实施老年人教育白皮书》。大学在推动这些项目中发挥主导作用，如今正面临前所未有的挑战。本文旨在探讨台湾大学在教育老龄化社会方面所面临的挑战，并提供一些建议。首先，本文指出当前的挑战。其次，介绍老年教育的现状发展。第三，讨论大学不断变化的格局。最后，为大学管理层和项目开发者提出一些建议。总之，大学应抓住这一机会调整吸纳老年人参与的策略。
