THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR THE ELDERLY

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v11i3.18593

Keywords:

Aging. Education. Second language.

Abstract

This article addresses the population growth of the elderly, focusing on the Brazilian context, and discusses the challenges and opportunities of teaching and learning in old age. Strategies for the inclusion of older adults in educational practices are analyzed, considering their specificities and potential. Additionally, the presence of the English language in Brazil is highlighted, from its introduction to its consolidation as a highly relevant language. Finally, the importance of learning English in old age is emphasized, highlighting its cognitive and social benefits for improving the quality of life of the elderly.

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Author Biographies

Lígia Felix Parrião Matos, Universidade Estadual do Tocantins

Universidade Estadual do Tocantins. https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0490-5911.

Marileide Carvalho de Souza, Universidade Federal do Tocantins

Universidade Federal do Tocantins. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3291-1094.

George da Cunha Furtado, Universidade Federal do Tocantins

Universidade Federal do Tocantins. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2101-5416.

Anice de Souza Moura, Secretaria de Educação do Tocantins

Secretaria de Educação do Tocantins. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1985-0121.

Fabrinny Pereira Machado, Universidade Estadual do Tocantins

Universidade Estadual do Tocantins. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7000-5546.

Nacismara Pereira Guilherme, Universidade Federal do Tocantins

Universidade Federal do Tocantins. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1810-1424.

Glauce Gonçalves da Silva Gomes, Universidade Federal do Tocantins

Universidade Federal do Tocantins. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5492-7253.

Givanildo Ferreira Bento, Secretaria de Educação do Tocantins

Secretaria de Educação do Tocantins. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5781-9809.

Published

2025-03-27

How to Cite

Matos, L. F. P., Souza, M. C. de, Furtado, G. da C., Moura, A. de S., Machado, F. P., Guilherme, N. P., … Bento, G. F. (2025). THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR THE ELDERLY. Revista Ibero-Americana De Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 11(3), 1949–1967. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v11i3.18593