Abstract:
Research " Model development and network management, lifelong learning, the
school's seniors " has three objectives: To study the lifelong learning behavior of the elderly To
develop a lifelong learning management model of the elderly school And to strengthen the
learning exchange network of schools for the elderly This study was a Mixed Methods
Research. The population used in this research. The members of persons aged 60 years and over
in the network of areas driving the quality of life development center and promoting the elderly
occupation (Sor Por Aor Sor), totaling 21 places per person. A total of 630 people, the College
Board for the Elderly, 147 people, the Central Older Persons College Board of 13 people, the
Monitoring and Evaluation Committee of 7 people. Used in this research A multistage sampling is
carried out. These were students who were 60 years old or over, 8 places, 240 people, specifying
sample size from the finished tables of Crazy and Morgan. The key informants used a specific
selection method, consisting of a group of senior representatives of 3 people, management group
of 5 people, group of experts, 3 persons. The research instruments were questionnaires and semi-
structured in-depth interviews. The statistics used for data analysis were percentage, mean,
standard deviation
The research found that
1). Lifelong learning behavior of the elderly. From the study of the research, it was
found that the opinion level of the samples About lifelong learning behavior of the elderly in 3
areas: 3
Subjects: 1. Most of the elderly life subjects have Living in the elderly, pre-aging
preparation in various fields including economic, social and health aspects, physical health care
(3A), exercise (Emphasis on self-exercise) exercise for the health of the elderly, providing an
appropriate environment and living quarters for the elderly; Elderly Thai wisdom, participated in
activities in rhythmic, Thai dance, basalob, music, singing, and improving singing skills. Playing
music, Thai massage Natural therapy, benefits of herbs 2. Professional groups, most of the elderly
have. Sufficiency economy, learn the philosophy of sufficiency economy 3. Most elderly
academic groups have. Have savings in the elderly Meaning of saving And the importance of
savings, there are chronic diseases and are more common in Old age, basic actions
2) A lifelong learning management model of the elderly school. The results showed
that the elderly potential promotion project "School for Older Persons: College of Older Persons"
School Activity Plan 1. Provide knowledge in various fields. 2. recreation 3. vocational training
4. Transmitting wisdom 5. Art and culture 6. Herbs, natural healing activities outside the school
1. Religion, 2. Field trips 3. Volunteer service 4. Visiting the elderly by having 5a Working
Committee, Covenant Committee, Joint Fund Activities, think about what to do to benefit the
elderly, join in doing to improve the quality of life of people of all ages, and to create a happy
community by the hands of everyone. Structure of the College of Older Persons, Phichit Province
Course "Health Sciences And community economy for the elderly "- Necessity to care for the
elderly in Thai society - Enhancing the health of the elderly - Role in social activities of the
elderly - Managing stress and emotions - Security of life and welfare Of the elderly - community
economy for the elderly
3) Strengthening the learning exchange network of schools for the elderly, Phichit
Provincial Administrative Organization approved the formation "Project to Promote the Elderly"
with activities organized through the establishment "College of the Elderly, Phichit Province", a
process that arises from joint integration through agencies operating on the elderly in Phichit
Province, consisting of the Phichit Provincial Administrative Organization. Phichit Provincial Social
Development and Human Security Office Phichit Provincial Public Health Office And the Elderly
Club of Phichit Province Including the collese of local administration Khon Kaen University To
support the operation of public relations and academic work