Find out about a new professional development course on using language learning to enhance older people's wellbeing and self-esteem in care.
In this webinar, The Open University and Lingo Flamingo - an organisation in Scotland which aims to make language learning interactive and accessible - will present their new online certificate course.
The introductory level, 15-week Learning languages with senior learners course is for anyone working with older people either in paid or unpaid care settings, who has an interest in languages and cultures, and/or basic knowledge of another language. Registration is open until 13 March and the course runs until 25 June 2023.
This webinar will illustrate how staff and care home residents/senior learners can embark on a joint language learning journey together to help promote brain health, boost confidence, and enhance the wellbeing of everyone involved.
You will find out from those who teach the course:
Reserve your spot via the Eventbrite page for the course launch webinar.
This webinar will also take place on Monday 27 February 2023.
If you are interested in potentially holding an event with us please email:
Scotland-Marcomms@open.ac.uk