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LU Erasmus+60 project team presents the developed study course on critical thinking

Seniors cooking healthy lunches.

The Erasmus+60 project is an opportunity for the members of the UL Seniors’ Club to develop international cooperation. Partner universities from seven countries are developing specific study courses for seniors to continue learning and possibly to continue teaching or passing on their knowledge to their colleagues and younger generations, and their active involvement in lifelong learning.

In September 2023, the Erasmus+60 project team of the University of Latvia - Sintija Maculeviča, Head of External Relations, Aleksandra Kjakste, External Relations Coordinator of the Mobility Unit, Sandra Kalniņa, lecturer, together with representatives of the Seniors' Club Irēna Žogla, Rasma Mozere and Aija Lauva - went to the University of Split (Croatia) to participate in testing of study courses developed in the Erasmus+60 project. One of the objectives of the Erasmus+60 project is to develop digital study courses for seniors that are more systematically inclusive, reflecting the diversity among citizens aged 60+ and their active involvement in lifelong learning. In total, the project developed the following study courses: 

  • Permaculture principles – Mendel University, Czech Republic,  
  • Travel Literature and Health Tourism – Universite de Versailles Saint-Quentin, France,   
  • Promoting active ageing and well-being through physical activity – University of  Split, Croatia, 
  • Cultural Diversity: similarities and differences – Etvoš Lorand University of Budapest, Hungary,  
  • Data Management – University of Zurich, Switzerland,  
  • Physical activity – University of Porto, Portugal. 

During the project meeting, the University of Latvia presented the study course on Critical Thinking (Centrality of Critical Thinking in Lifelong Learning). Seniors from all seven partner countries participated in the testing of the course. The main objective was to collect data focusing on seniors' perception and interest in the developed study course and the online platform, which offers the study courses.

Seniors were actively involved in practical activities as part of the course testing, from physical exercises, preparing a healthy lunch, to assessing their critical media skills. In addition, University of Latvia seniors participated in the Second Multiplier event, during which they gained insight into lifelong learning trends in Europe and shared their experiences with other seniors. 

Despite the intense programme, there was also the opportunity to visit the Krka Waterfalls Nature Park and other sites of historical importance. 

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