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The elderly at folk high schools. An educational experience.

K Søndergaard1

  • 1Jutland Folk High School for Pensioners, Lemvig.

Danish Medical Bulletin
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

The Danish Folk High School offers senior citizens courses, fostering self-reliance and human values. This educational model provides a vital counterbalance to rapid technological advancement, promoting a richer spiritual life.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Adult Education
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • The Danish Folk High School, originating from Grundtvig's era, has evolved significantly.
  • Post-1970 legislative and developmental efforts expanded offerings, including dedicated courses for senior citizens.
  • Four distinct high schools now cater to this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the role of Danish Folk High Schools in contemporary society.
  • To highlight their function as a counter-balance to rapid technological development.
  • To explore their contribution to re-establishing self-reliance and human values.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of the Danish Folk High School model.
  • Historical overview of its development and legislative changes.
  • Societal impact assessment focusing on individual and community benefits.

Main Results:

  • Danish Folk High Schools provide essential educational opportunities for senior citizens.
  • These institutions act as a crucial buffer against societal imbalance caused by technological acceleration.
  • They successfully promote humanistic values such as solidarity and intellectual exchange.

Conclusions:

  • The Danish Folk High School model is a unique societal asset.
  • It offers a potent antidote to a world overly focused on technology at the expense of spiritual and humanistic development.
  • These schools empower individuals to regain self-reliance and appreciate deeper human connections.

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