Intergenerational learning in a high school environment

Author: Alfano, Christopher J

Source: International Journal of Community Music, Volume 1, Number 2, 1 May 2008 , pp. 253-266(14)

Publisher: Intellect

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Abstract:

Active living and continuing learning are important to the well-being of seniors. As the generation of so-called baby boomers approach retirement, the same public schools built to accommodate their compulsory schooling are now being considered as sites for intergenerational learning. This article explores one such project where seniors learning alongside adolescents work together in music performance, creating new types of relationships and learning practices.

Keywords: intergenerational; lifelong learning; social identity; community of practice; age stereotyping

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/ijcm.1.2.253_1

Affiliations: 1: McGill University.

Publication date: 2008-05-01

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