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Istanbul Aydin University
Wisdom Program
Wisdom Program Istanbul Aydin University provides advanced adult education within the framework of social responsibility through the Wisdom Program, one of the models structured uniquely for Turkey, among the world’s third-age universities. The project has been structured to draw attention to the importance of healthy and successful aging, in parallel with the demographic transformation and the increasing proportion of the elderly population in Turkey. To achieve this goal, the Wisdom Program offers courses in various fields such as information technology, health, sports, arts, and communication, and conducts workshops to help students showcase their abilities. The aim of the Wisdom Program is to liberate aging from the concept of age in Turkey and prepare continuously renewed generations with a lifelong learning philosophy.
Student-centeredness, a strategic objective within Istanbul Aydin University’s 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, is one of the fundamental cornerstones of the Wisdom Program. In this context, it represents a step toward diversifying the services provided to the community. Moreover, it aims to foster the participation of both Istanbul Aydin University and the founding foundation, Anadolu Culture and Education Foundation, supporting its members in social responsibility projects to cultivate graduates who are sensitive to societal issues. In this regard, it aims to bring together university students and individuals seeking to broaden their horizons through adult education, establishing a mentor-mentee relationship and creating a two-way practice.
The first expression regarding adult education in Turkey from official decision-makers came in the report prepared as part of the Tenth Development Plan covering the years 2014-2018. The activities that revolve around the concept of “Elderly Education” are understood to be advancing at a national level as well as rapidly gaining international momentum. In this regard, Istanbul Aydin University plans to continue contributing to strengthening social awareness through its Wisdom Program, which it has developed in line with the resources at its disposal.