Want to know more about intergenerational teaching and learning, the growth of programs in higher education, and ways to evaluate the effectiveness of programs? Expand the sections below to learn more about the who's, why's and what's of intergenerational exchange.
The Journal of Intergenerational Relationships (JIR)
JIR is the forum for scholars, practitioners, policy makers, educators, and advocates to stay abreast of the latest intergenerational research, practice methods and policy initiatives. This is the only journal focusing on the intergenerational field integrating practical, theoretical, empirical, familial, and policy perspectives.
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
GGE, the official journal of the Academcy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the exchange of information related to research, curriculum development, course and program evaluation, classroom and practice innovation, and other topics with educational implications for gerontology and geriatrics. It is designed to appeal to a broad range of readers, including faculty, students, practitioners, administrators, and policy makers and is dedicated to disseminating cutting edge and evidence-based knowledge in the field of gerontology and geriatrics education
Educational Gerontology
This journal offers up-to-date original research in the fields of gerontology, adult education, and the social and behavioral sciences. Articles featuring outcome-based practical educational resources in gerontology for the educational professional, care provider, trainer, and student in such areas as: art, music, drama and recreational therapies; mental health, communication arts, social programs and policies; and, social work, nursing, physical and occupational therapies, financial planners, architecture and interior design, family relations and therapy, and religion and spirituality.
Generations United
The mission of Generations United is to improve the lives of children youth and older people through intergenerational collaboration, public policies, and programs for the enduring benefit for all. Their webpages are filled with a variety of information about programs, resources, events, and more.
Penn State Intergenerational Program
We provide leadership and resource support for organizations interested in developing and studying intergenerational programs and activities that enrich people's lives and help address vital social and community issues.
Sánchez, M., & Kaplan, M. (2014) Intergenerational learning in higher education: Making the case for multigenerational classrooms. Educational Gerontology, 40 473-485.
The ADD LIFE European Tool Kit for Developing Inter-generational Learning in Higher Education (pdf)
The ADDing quality to LIFE Kit is designed to introduce you to the best practice in inter-generational learning developed in the ADD LIFE project. If you are interested in opening your University to mixed-age learners and investigating how the generations can learn from each other, you will find useful information in this Tool Kit. For more information on this initiative visit: http://add-life.uni-graz.at/.
Taking "Age" Out of Intergenerational Programs: A New Model for Connecting Older and Younger Adults in Classrooms and Communities AGHE Symposium, 2014, Denver, CO (PowerPoint)
Presenters: Joann Montepare (Lasell College), Carrie Andreoletti (Central Connecticut State University), Jennifer Leszczynski (Eastern Connecticut State University), Christine A. Fruhauf (Colorado State University), Anne Barrett (Florida State University)
