中高齡與高齡者人生設計空無課程之回應芻議

A Preliminary Discussion on the Response to the Null Curriculum for Life Design for Middle-Aged and Elderly Individuals

本文主要目的以中高齡與高齡者為何需要人生設計課程為出發點，最後提出可茲中高齡和高齡者人生設計課程參考的主題與實務做法之建議。首先，探討中高齡與高齡者為何需要人生設計課程。其次，分析中高齡與高齡者人生設計空無課程的可能成因。接著，進一步提出中高齡與高齡者人生設計課程可茲參考的六個實務主題，包括：1.透過「我是誰」的對話，檢視個人所處的位置，要往哪裡去，決定正確嗎；2.透過不同年齡層「兩難情境」問題中的智慧，促進個人的覺察與意義建構；3.透過生活形式的分析到概念與需求的釐清，進而投入人生設計與創新設計；4.回顧不同時期照片或短影片，強化個人生命的統整感知以形塑夢想行動力；5.透過生活預算、保險的配置與退休金準備的財務規劃，擬定退休生活藍圖；6.透過工作價值觀與動機的檢視，進行個人職涯延伸與第二職涯的探索規劃。最後，綜以結語。

The study primarily aims to explore why life design curriculum are necessary for middle-aged and elderly individuals, Finally, suggestions are offered on themes and practical approaches that can serve as references for life design curriculum for middle-aged and elderly individuals. First, this study exploration of the necessity of life design curriculum for middle-aged and elderly individuals. Next, analysis of the potential reasons behind the lack of life design curriculum for middle-aged and elderly individuals. Then, through a review of relevant literature, This study further synthesizes and proposes six themes as references for the development of life design curriculum for middle-aged and elderly individuals, which are as follows: (a) Engaging in a 'Who am I' dialogue allows individuals to reflect on their current position, envision their future direction, and evaluate whether their chosen path is appropriate; (b) drawing on the wisdom embedded in solving“dilemmas”across different life stages to enhance self-awareness and the construction of personal meaning; (c) moving from analyses of lifestyles to those of concepts and needs, thereby progressing toward life design and innovative design practices; (d) By reviewing photos or short videos from different periods of life, individuals can strengthen their sense of life coherence and cultivate the motivation to pursue their dreams; (e) developing a retirement life blueprint through financial planning, including life budgeting, insurance arrangements, and retirement fund preparation; and (f) exploring career extension and second-career planning through an examination of work values and motivations. Finally, a summary was provided in the conclusion.