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"They Gave Me Back My Power": Strengthening Older Immigrants' Language Learning through Arts-Based Activities
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Balyasnikova, Natalia; Gillard, Spring – Studies in the Education of Adults, 2021
Through the case of Jacqui, this article describes a community-based project called Seniors Thrive, which was intended to help immigrant seniors learn English, build social connections, and strengthen their leadership in order to support their health and well-being. The programming merged language learning and leadership opportunities through…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Aging (Individuals), Immigrants, Second Language Learning