PLAN - WHAT DID YOU SET OUT TO DO? | |
| Summary/ Description of Activity | |
| The local autonomous activity center for seniors "Gnisten" revives "The Danish National treasure of songs and psalms" | |
| Learning objectives: | |
| Old Danish songs and psalms related to traditions and seasons of the year are revived, and anecdotes and traditions related to the songs are told. The participants hear the melodies and sing the songs and psalms. The activity creates joy, sharing of memories and knowledge of Danish songs and psalms, and promotes the community spirit among the seniors in the local community. | |
| DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY | |
| Date [dd/mm/yyyy] | Sept. 1. 2009 |
| Length of activity | 2 hours |
| Frequency | Once a month from sept .to may |
| Organiser | Responsible for the activity center and the librarian at the local library |
| Tutor | Leader |
| Group Size | 20-25 |
| Venue | The local autonomous activity center for seniors |
| Location | Meeting Room in the small town of Gadstrup at the local library DK |
| Environment | Rural |
| Location Factors | Transportation from surroundings; car, bike, bus and train |
| Partnerships | Activity center and library |
| Target group | Local seniors |
| Contact | birtherasm@roskilde.dk, vibybib@roskilde.dk |
| Marketing | In Gnisten's activity folder (published twice a year) The folder is distributed by mail to all seniors, and at the local library . Posters in local area and library. Published in the local newspaper's special section for seniors. Published 4 times a year |
| Method of delivery | Old Danish songs and psalms related to traditions and seasons of the year are revived , and anecdotes and traditions related to the songs are told by the tutor. The participants hear the melodies and sing the songs and psalms |
| Equipment required | Piano+ player ( or another instrument ) |
| Other Factors | It is nessecary to have an introducer with knowledge of the subject |
| Tasks | (Task1) Involving seniors in learning process |
EVALUATION OF ACTIVITY| Evaluation of the Learning Objectives |
| Great success. Some participants have been inspired to join in groups and sing at homes for retired people, at Roskilde hospice etc. The hospice often ask the groups to come and sing |
| Evaluation of the activity |
| Always very well visited - members come year after year - the activity has been ongoing for more than 20 years |
| Evaluation of what was learned by the participants |
| New knowledge of national songs and psalms and revival of own memories and hidden knowledge |
| Evaluation of what staff have learned |
| The local library has adapted the idea: A speciel song event is held regulary each autumn at the library. The events are fully booked - max. 50 persons allowed - more would have liked to be there. Participants listened and all participated in the singing and shared memories as well |
| Keywords |
| songs;psalms;revival of memories; |
| ANALYSIS OF EVALUATION |
| What would you change to improve activity? |
| Advertisement of event could now be sent by e-mail |
| What particular circumstance could affect a change in the activity? |
| The size of the activity center is perfect - for 20-25 people. A bigger room and more participants might decrease the confidence created |
| Other possible Activities |
| The library now have a bigger but similar event once a year - other musical activities - playing or dancing ie. |
| Best practice |
| Transferability: |
| The activity has been developed in the last 20 years |