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Direct linkTam, Maureen; Wu, Alice Xue – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2020
This article describes a learning unit for seniors within a university in Hong Kong, as an example of offering lifelong learning opportunities for senior adults. This article reports and discusses findings from a small-scale research study conducted at the unit, which aimed to explore the effectiveness of the current mode of integrating elder…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Intergenerational Programs, Higher Education, Learning Experience
Xie, Bo; Druin, Allison; Fails, Jerry; Massey, Sheri; Golub, Evan; Franckel, Sonia; Schneider, Kiki – Behaviour & Information Technology, 2012
As new technologies emerge that can bring older adults together with children, little has been discussed by researchers concerning the design methods used to create these new technologies. Giving both children and older adults a voice in a shared design process comes with many challenges. This paper details an exploratory study focusing on…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Older Adults, Children, Case Studies
Peer reviewedConnolly, Michael R., Jr. – Clearing House, 1993
Describes a plan for a spelling bee in which both sixth graders and senior citizens participate. Argues that such an activity impresses students with the idea that school learning has practical applications in the lives of adults. (HB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Generation Gap, Grade 6, Intergenerational Programs
Peer reviewedCamp, Cameron J.; Judge, Katherine S.; Bye, Carol A.; Fox, Kathleen M.; Bowden, Jay; Bell, Michael; Valencic, Kristin; Mattern, Jeanne M. – Gerontologist, 1997
Reports on a program that brought together older adults (n=12) with dementia and preschool children (n=14) in one-on-one interactions, using Montessori activities. Experience indicates that older adults with dementia can still serve as effective mentors and teachers to children in an appropriately structured setting. (RJM)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Alzheimers Disease, Education, Individualized Instruction
Duggar, Margaret Lynn; And Others – 1993
This publication spotlights the success and diversity of Florida's many intergenerational programs. It describes what intergenerational programming is and the three community needs that intergenerational programs address. Statistics on older persons as well as youth and families in Florida are followed by a listing of what intergenerational…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Age Differences, Age Groups, Community Programs
Peer reviewedApol, Laura; Kambour, Tina – Language Arts, 1999
Shares the story of how dance and writing brought together a group of elderly and high-school-age women, through a 12-week program that used dance and writing to draw from personal stories and to inspire personal expression. (SR)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Age Differences, Community Programs, Creative Writing
Heinrich, June Sark – 1991
In contrast to many senior education programs, the senior program at Triton College (TC) has as one of its aims bringing together younger and older students in both noncredit and credit courses without neglecting the need and desire of many older adults to learn in their own age group. The term "older students" is loosely defined at the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Age Differences, Community Colleges
