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Intergenerational Programs in Early Childhood Education

An Innovative Approach that Highlights Inclusion and Engagement with Older Adults

Bibliographic Data

ID6081179
AuthorsJennifer Mcalister (McMaster University), Esther L Briner (0000-0001-7508-5799, Carleton University, corresponding author), Stefania Maggi (0000-0002-0453-8663, Carleton University)
Year2019
Volume17
Issue4
Pages505-522
Publication date2019-10-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Intergenerational Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1535-0770 • E-ISSN: 1535-0932
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15350770.2019.1618777
OpenAlexW2965251077
LanguageEN
Citations received11
References cited30

Interest to engage older adults in early childhood education (ECE) programs is growing. Although still relatively new, intergenerational engagement is an innovative practice that could alter the way in which ECE is approached. This article explores intergenerational ECE programs and discusses the wide variety of benefits that intergenerational engagement brings to both children and older adults. This article examines existing intergenerational programs inside and outside of ECE to demonstrate how elements of those programs could inform intergenerational ECE programs. Drawing on lessons learned, we discuss challenges and present recommendations for development and implementation of future similar programs

Developmental psychology · Early childhood · Early childhood education · Pedagogy · Sociology · Aging and Gerontology Research · Gender Studies · Psychology · Technology Use by Older Adults · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics

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Unique citing works11
Citations per year1,83
Citation span2020 - 2026 (7)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 11
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