English education for the elderly in Hong Kong

English education for the elderly in Hong Kong

International symposium on emerging technologies for education

• Zou, Di
• Wang, Fu Lee
• Xie, Haoran
• Wong, Tak Lam

• Wu, T. T.

Switzerland

Springer

2017

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GB English Language

Active Aging English Education Motivation Learning Styles Elder Speak

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Adult Education

Although Hong Kong government has done a great job in various areas for active aging such as social security, residential care services, community care and support systems, the English education for elders is a weak point. This paper analyzes the current situation of English education for elders in Hong Kong from four perspectives: barriers, motivations, styles and methods of English learning for elders. Suggestions, possible solutions and necessary actions are also proposed accordingly.

• English

Book Chapters

• 9783319528359
• 9783319528366

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/91363d90

2017-05-02