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This book provides guidance through the many approaches in education that bring generations together. Identifying the purpose of intergenerational practice, it offers an insight into how other educational settings have used programmes to enhance the learning experience and connect students to their community and local environment.
List of contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter one: What is intergenerational practice?
Chapter two: Moving beyond an annual carol service
Chapter three: Global approaches to intergenerational practice
Chapter four: Building societies where all generations come together
Chapter five: Overcoming barriers to intergenerational practice
Chapter six: The benefits of intergenerational learning and practice for students
Chapter seven: The benefits of intergenerational practice for communities
Chapter eight: How to make intergenerational practice work in education
Chapter nine: Adopting a multidisciplinary approach to intergenerational practice
Chapter ten: Planning for intergenerational practice
Chapter eleven: Intergenerational practice in action
Chapter twelve: Evaluating intergenerational projects
Chapter thirteen: Social action and shifting perspectives
Conclusion
References
About the author
Fey Cole is Further and Higher Education Lecturer, and a Teaching and Learning Advisor in Northern Ireland.
Summary
This book provides guidance through the many approaches in education that bring generations together. Identifying the purpose of intergenerational practice, it offers an insight into how other educational settings have used programmes to enhance the learning experience and connect students to their community and local environment.
