DEVELOPING LIFELONG LEARNING PROCESS FOR SELF-RELIANCE OF THE ELDERLY IN TANYONGPO SUB-DISTRICT MUANG DISTRICT SATUN PROVINCE

Abstract

This article is an action research aiming to study and promote lifelong learning to the elderly. The study area is located in Tanyongpo Sub-district, Muang District, Satun Province. The research methodology is divided into 5 phrases: preparation phrase, research phrase, planning phrase, implementation phrase, monitoring and evaluation phrase. The research key informants were 30 persons consisting of the elderly, family members of the elderly, community leaders, village health volunteers, executives of the Sub-district Administrative Organization and the Sub-district Health Promoting Hospital. This research found that “lifelong learning” is tentatively the principal factor for life adjustment. These elderly are arguably potential and open for new learning to adjust themselves for self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods. Their new learning is such as entrepreneurship skills in community based tourism and community product enterprise. They have utilized their knowledge, wisdom, experiences, and skills for productive ageing activities benefit self, family and society.