Join our Erasmus+ course Active Ageing in Practice: Danish Methods and Transferable Approaches, a 7-day programme designed for NGO project managers, adult education coordinators, and professionals working in senior inclusion.
Taking place in Aalborg, Denmark, from 17–23 May 2026, this hands-on course explores Danish active learning methods, digital tools, and practical strategies for engaging the 50+ generation in meaningful learning and community activities. Participants will gain transferable approaches they can immediately apply in their own organisations.
The participation fee is €80 per day.
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Target Group:
NGO project managers, coordinators of adult education programmes, trainers in civic/cultural organisations
Course Objective:
This course is designed to help NGO members and adult educators understand practical Danish approaches for working with seniors and develop training activities that can later be transferred and multiplied in their own organisations and communities. The focus is on active participation, digital inclusion, green activities and community-based learning for the 50+generation.
Why Choose This Course?
Because this course offers a unique combination of methodology (PBL, Design Thinking) and field experience (study visits to institutions specialized in 50+ programmes). Participants leave with a ready-to-use training module and a "Senior Engagement Toolkit" for transferring knowledge back to their countries.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Apply active learning methods adapted to senior groups.
• Use accessible digital tools to support senior participation.
• Organise green and community-based activities for elderly participants.
• Transfer selected Danish practices into local NGO activities.
Our Trainers: The team of trainers consists of Danish and international professionals specializing in educational innovation and active pedagogy, with extensive practical experience.
Active Ageing in Practice: Danish Methods and Transferable Approaches (7-Day Programme)
Day 1: Welcome & Learning Culture in Denmark
• Familiarization with the Danish educational context and the “Learning by Doing” principle.
• Identification of participants’ experiences and needs through guided discussions.
• Defining the basic principles of active learning.
• Practical activity focused on senior engagement methods.
Day 2: Study Visit I – Senior Centres & Community
• Guided visit and professional discussion with staff at a senior centre in Aalborg.
• Observation of active participation methods used with seniors.
• Reflection on Danish approaches for senior engagement.
• Group discussion on transferable practices for NGO work.
Day 3: Collaborative & Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
• Presentation of collaborative learning methods through practical examples.
• Group work on NGO challenges related to senior inclusion.
• Solution generation through guided discussion.
• Role-play based on real NGO situations.
Day 4: Digital Tools & Gamification
• Introduction to simple digital tools used in senior activities.
• Practical work with Padlet and Mentimeter.
• Digital storytelling examples.
• Creating a short digital activity.
Day 5: Formative Assessment & Feedback
• Introduction to simple feedback methods used in Danish practice.
• Peer reflection activities.
• Practical feedback exercises.
• Creating an assessment plan.
Day 6: Design Thinking & Transfer
• Applying Design Thinking steps.
• Building an NGO activity module.
• Group presentation of ideas.
• Discussion on local adaptation.
Day 7: Study Visit II – Culture & Intergenerational Sites
• Participation in a guided cultural visit in Aalborg.
• Observation of senior-oriented educational activities.
• Intergenerational learning examples.
• Final synthesis and action planning.
Final Products
• A ready-to-use transferable Active Learning Module (2-day lesson plan, digital resources, assessment tools).
• A "Senior Engagement Toolkit" – templates for co-creating activities with the over-50 audience.
• A Network of Danish Partners (senior centre staff, museum educators, librarians) for future collaborations.
• Europass Certificates
• Certificate of Participation issued by INTERAS ApS
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