LEARNING IN LATER LIFE THIRD AGE UNIVERSITIES FOR ALL IN BASHKORTOSTAN AS RUSSIA AGES

Gulnara Minnigaleeva, PhD, Research fellowCentre for Studies of Civil Society and Nonprofit Sector

State University Higher School of EconomicsMoscow, Russia

CEO, Organization of Retired persons Wisdom RipeningTuymazy, Bashkortostan

USSR

Russian

Federation

Facts

• 160 ethnic groups

• Education: – 90% secondary education – 60 % professional and higher education

• Minimum pension 150 Euros

At what age does the "older age" start?

56.00

58.00

60.00

62.00

64.00

66.00

15 - 19 20-29 30 - 39 40 -49 50 - 65

age of respondents

Who is an older person in Russia?

Pensionable age

• 55 Women• 60 Men

Life expectancy (2008)

• Women 73 • Men 62

SO WHAT IS AVAILABLE?

University programs?• NO!!!

• Stereotypes• Fees • No options

Government programs? • Yes, few

• Government social service centers

• Some regional programs

Republic of Bashkortostan

Third Age Universities

(4 courses)

Social tourism

Third Age Universities in Bashkortostan

In 2011 - 2 200 000 rubles (55 000 EURO) - all cities in Bashkortostan - 16220 students

- no cost for seniors

Third Age Universities in Bashkortostan

Problems: - Funding available for licenced educational

institutions only - School teachers are not prepared to teach

older learners- Limited courses (4): health, English,

computer basics, psychology

NGO programs?

• YES !!!

• Network of NGO «Knowledge» (16 branches all over the country)

• Individual NGOs

Advantages and disadvantages

• Diversity of programs

• Involve older learners in other activities

• Better teachers

• Difficult to sustain

• Not always good cooperation with the government

• Little resources available

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Which activities of governmental or non-governmental organizations do you partic-

ipate in?

EXPERIENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF RETIRED PERSONS «WISDOM RIPENING»

Students’ preferences

SewingKnitting

EmbroideringEnglish

ItalianGermanCooking

TV productionDrawing and Painting

Religion basicsFolk Dance

Physical Training (different kinds)Help yourself (health and spiritual)

BeekeepingHair styling

SingingPsychology

LawBuiness basics

Computer basics

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Would you like a cer-tificate?

yesno

need knowledge

positive emotions

long time dream

i like the teacher

like to socialize with classmates

personal growth

memory training

intellectual development

good for my health

spiritual growth

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What are three major reasons why you study?

Exellent Good Ok Not very well

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How do you usually feel after a class?

References

I started going to the U3A in 2010. I like it very much. I attend singing, PT. We recently had a celebration. It was great. We danced, sang, socialized, listened to music . I’d also like to go for trips to other cities. Let’s live happily! Ww only live once.

I started going to the U3A from its start. I was mostly interested in technical skills such as comp[uter skills and camera work. I had to work hard, i often had to study at home. I have managed to learn what I wanted. Thanks to everyone.

Our time requires developing yourself. These courses help me

References

Thank you for the opportunity to extend my life beyond my home.

Here I have gained myself the way I deserve

I am greatful to the organizers for this university. The university cheers us up, and therefore helps to stay healthy, prevents isolation. This organization makes us closer to each other, and this is great happiness at our age. I wish all to be active and life will be marvellous.

Thank you! And see you in Bashkortostan!

• Conference «Advantageous ageing»

• 23-25 October 2012• Ufa, capital of

Bashkortostan, Russian Federation

• m.gulnara@gmail.com • +79166296264