Intergenerational Learning in Practice

Based on innovative global practice, Intergenerational Learning in Practice presents a unique contribution to the field of intergenerational learning. Drawing on the Together Old and Young (TOY) programme, this book provides a comprehensive background to intergenerational learning, along with tools and resources to help develop and improve your own intergenerational practice. Experienced international authors from Europe, North America and Australia provide a broad array of perspectives on intergenerational learning, ranging from pedagogy to planning and community development, and cover topics including: - The context, theory and existing research behind intergenerational learning - The changing relationships between young children and older adults - Building communities and services for all ages - Managing everyday encounters in public spaces between young and old - Ensuring quality in intergenerational practice - Insights on how intergenerational learning challenges discrimination Intergenerational Learning in Practice is a valuable resource for practitioners and leaders in Early Childhood Education and Care and those working in primary schools, as well as professionals caring for older adults, and those working in community development.

Margaret Kernan is Senior Programme Manager at International Child Development Initiatives - ICDI, Netherlands, and overall coordinator of the TOY programme. Giulia Cortellesi is Senior Programme Manager at International Child Development Initiatives - ICDI, Netherlands, and coordinator of the TOY for Inclusion Project.

List of Contributors Chapter 1 - Introduction to TOY Approach to intergenerational learning Margaret Kernan and Giulia Cortellesi Part One - Intergenerational learning context, theory and research Chapter 2 - The changing lives and relationships of young children and older adults: implications for intergenerational learning Carmel Gallagher Chapter 3: Towards a pedagogy of intergenerational learning Anne Fitzpatrick Chapter 4 - "Old Peoples Home for 4-Year-Olds": a social experiment looking at the impact of contact on health and wellbeing Rachael Dutton and David Williams Chapter 5 - Hearing children's voices in intergenerational learning and practice Jennifer Cartmel, Katrina Radford, Kevin Bell, Xanthe Golenko and Anneke Fitzgerald Chapter 6 - Everyday encounters in public spaces - spatial potentials for intergenerational relationships Dominique Hauderowicz and Kristian Ly Serena Chapter 7 - Building all-age friendly communities and services Victoria Titterington, Julie Melville and Lynn Johnston Part Two - Inspirational IGL Practices Chapter 8 - Playing for Cohesion Stanislav Daniel, Szilvia Rezmuves, Giulia Cortellesi and Zorica Trikic Chapter 9: Young children and older adults under one roof. Providence Mount St. Vincent-Seattle, a pioneer of intergenerational care Susan P. Clark and Marie L. Hoover Chapter 10: Intergenerational Learning in Australian Aboriginal Communities Libby Lee-Hammond, Jessica Harpley and Elizabeth Jackson-Barrett Chapter 11 - The role of the pedagogical coach in the encounter between older adults and children in Belgium Joke Den Haese Chapter 12 - An Intergenerational Early Childhood Sustainable Skills Project Diane Boyd and Catherine McNeill Chapter 13 - An intergenerational summer camp in Italy Silvia Porta and Ilaria Farina Chapter 14: Ensuring quality in intergenerational practice Margaret Kernan, Carla Dessi and Giulia Cortellesi Index