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Direction of Elderly Education in the Age of Science and Technology

과학기술 시대 노인교육의 방향

  • Yoon Ok Han (Dept. of Education, Kook min University)
  • Received : 2024.01.02
  • Accepted : 2024.01.31
  • Published : 2024.03.31
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the direction of elderly education in the age of science and technology. The research contents to achieve the research purpose are, first, to examine the current status of elderly education, and second, to suggest the direction of elderly education in the age of science and technology. Due to the current status of education for the elderly, education for the elderly continues to change and develop, and various programs and activities are provided to help the elderly enjoy a richer retirement life. According to the survey report on the elderly, 11.9% of all elderly people participate in learning activities. Senior welfare centers accounted for the largest number of institutions conducting learning activities for elderly education learning activities participants at 35.5%. First, in the direction of elderly education in the age of science and technology, education on the use of digital technology and information is necessary in the composition of elderly education contents. Second, in the case of elderly education methods, customized elderly education methods are needed. Third, in the case of operating elderly education institutions, specialized education centers for elderly education must be further strengthened and supported. The international community is already forming a consensus that the establishment of new social systems and financial investment due to the increase in the elderly population should be considered a new growth engine rather than a social crisis. Although there is a burden on the social security sector due to the increase in the elderly population, there is a shift in the direction of recognizing the potential capabilities and experiences of the elderly and returning them to social resources. Elderly education in the age of science and technology needs to change to a direction that can build a healthy and progressive society in the future.

이 연구의 목적은 과학기술 시대 노인교육의 방향을 탐색하는 것이다. 연구목적 달성을 위한 연구내용은 첫째, 노인교육의 현황을 살펴보고, 둘째, 과학기술 시대 노인교육의 방향을 제시하는 것이다. 노인교육의 현황으로 노인교육은 계속 변화하고 발전하고 있으며, 노인들이 더 풍요로운 노후 생활을 즐길 수 있도록 다양한 프로그램과 활동이 제공되고 있다. 노인실태조사보고서를 보면 노인의 학습활동의 경우 전체 노인의 11.9%가 학습활동에 참여하고 있다. 노인교육 학습활동 참여자의 학습활동 실시 기관은 노인복지관이 35.5%로 가장 많았다. 과학기술 시대 노인교육의 방향으로 첫째, 노인 교육내용 구성의 경우 디지털 기술 및 정보 활용 교육이 필요하다. 둘째, 노인 교육 방법의 경우 맞춤형 노인교육 방법이 필요하다. 셋째, 노인교육 기관 운영의 경우 노인교육을 위한 전문 교육 센터를 더욱 강화하고 지원해야 한다. 국제사회는 노인인구의 증가로 인해 새로운 사회제도의 구축과 재정적 투자를 사회적 위기가 아닌 새로운 성장동력으로 삼자는 공감대가 이미 형성되고 있다. 고령 인구의 증가로 사회보장 영역의 부담이 있지만 노인의 잠재된 역량과 경험을 새롭게 인식하여 사회적 자원으로 환원할 수 있는 방향으로 전환하고 있다. 과학기술 시대의 노인교육은 미래 사회를 건강하고 발전적으로 건설해 갈 수 있는 방향으로 전환할 필요가 있다.

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