隨著醫療科技的發達與進步,人類平均壽命逐年增高,臺灣已於1993年開始邁入高齡化社會(內政部統計處,2009)。人口老化的現象影響著整個社會結構,其所伴隨而來的醫療與照護問題影響深鉅,年長者在一步步邁向衰老的過程中,亦會對個人身心造成巨大的衝擊。 本研究採行動研究的方式於臺北榮家進行研究,以14位行動不便的高齡榮民為對象,實施每週兩次,每次約45分鐘,共計20次的課程。透過身體創意教學的概念,特別是藉由教具的創意引導,設計一套促進長者身體機能的活動課程,並檢視自編課程實施之成效,更透過研究的實施,促使自我於教學專業的成長。本研究於課程最後完成一個小型身體律動演出,研究發現如下: 1.長者參與此課程後身心狀態的確有所改變,尤其是在自信心與人際互動方面明顯提升。 2.樂齡身體創意教學除了安全性是首要考量,教師也需對長者的身心狀態有充分的了解,盡量關照每位長者的個別差異。因此,若能有適合的助教輔助教學,成效更佳。 3.教師在樂齡創意教學中需多發揮創意,在教具、音樂與空間使用上應謹慎思考與靈活應用。 另外,此研究促使研究者重新思考「樂齡」的概念,認為只要持續保持好的身體活動與正向的態度,在人生的晚年亦可以獲得身心的健康與安適。樂齡身體活動課程尚有許多可能性,期待更多舞蹈人能夠投入,為高齡化社會盡一己之力。
With the development of medical technology, the average life expectancy rises each year. According to the statistics by Ministry of the Interior in 2009, Taiwan, ROC has become aging society since 1993, and this aging phenomenon affected the entire social structure of the country, including the health care system. The aging process has had a great impact on individuals both physically and psychologically. The main purpose of this study was to design a curriculum to strengthen elders’ bodily functions through creative teaching strategies, specifically through the use of teaching aids. This study was carried out using an action research methodology within a Taipei Veterans Home in addition to literature review and interviews. The research targets are fourteen elderly veterans who are limited mobility. Twenty courses were arranged for 45 minutes each time, twice a week. These courses culminated in a small performance by participants’ operating simply created instruments. The findings revealed as follows: 1.The designed curriculum can improve elders’ physical and mental state especially their confidence and personal interaction. 2.Safety should be the primary concern while teaching seniors. Teacher should understand the physical and mental condition of every individual, and pay attention to individual differences. Thus, it is important to have qualified assistant in order to get better teaching effect. 3.Teacher should develop creativity to well apply the teaching aids, music and spatial use to each class. This study makes researcher understand that old people can stay healthy if they can keep moving well and have positive attitude. There are still many possibilities to teach physical activities creatively for old people and it is expected more dance people can contribute their ideas and actions to our aging society.