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Please review the following resources prior to training:
- SAFE Planning Design Elements for Creative Aging Programs Guide (PDF)
- Social Engagement Tips and Techniques (PDF)
- Social Engagement Activities (PDF)
- The Creativity and Aging Study (PDF)
“Creative Aging: Isolation to Connection,” E.A. Michelson Philanthropy [2:49]
“Creative Aging: The essentials,” E.A. Michelson Philanthropy [3:06]
Training Description:
This highly interactive training is designed for experienced faculty and teaching artists to gain deeper knowledge and practice in implementing and adapting creative aging practices.
Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, small and large group dialogue, and discussion of exemplary creative aging programs, participants will:
- Learn practical skills in program design, curriculum development, and music-specific engagement techniques
- Look at how applying universal design practices can best support older adults with different abilities
- Emerge with a clear plan and practical tools to foster skill-building and social engagement for older adult students in their classes and ensembles
In addition, participants will:
- Learn how social isolation is a health concern for older adults
- Be introduced to the SAFE planning design approach of creative aging programs
- Experience assessment and social engagement activities that could be adapted for their classes
- Analyze activities and approaches that encourage students to build community connections that are tied to their music learning experiences
Post -Training Resources
- CAST: The UDL Guidelines
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions
- Cornerstone University’s Guide to Andragogy/Lifelong Learning
- Gene Cohen’s Creativity and Aging Study
- Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Protocol
- Undoing Ageism: Resources for Cultural Organizations
- Universal Design Center: Accessibility and Universal Design Guide