English language education of senior citizens in the context of non-formal learning

Abstract

This bachelor thesis is focusing on the education of older adults in an organization specializing on work with them - Elpida. Firstly, in the theoretical part, there is the basic terminology appearing in the thesis, like senior, geragogy or lifelong learning explained, with the addition of barriers and impairments affecting the life of the elderly. Following that are the theoretical adjustments that should be done to materials, teachers and also classrooms where English lessons take place. After that is the practical part, where there is quantitative research and Likert scale introduced before moving on to the analysis of the questionnaires filled and collected at Elpida.