ERIC Number: EJ1032798
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-0360-1277
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Knowledge Exchange, Social Interactions, and Empowerment in an Intergenerational Technology Program at School
Gamliel, Tova; Gabay, Nadav
Educational Gerontology, v40 n8 p597-617 2014
This is a sequel to previous theoretical papers (Gamliel, Reichental, & Eyal, 2007a, 2007b) that proposed a Model of Knowledge in Volume 33 of this journal. The study examines the effects of digital education on intergenerational empowerment and social interaction among participants in the Israeli Multigenerational Connection Program (MCP). The program pairs seniors and children in computer-room activities at primary schools and encourages both groups to benefit by learning from each other. Findings from feedback questionnaires, field observations, and semistructured interviews show that the MCP was successful in building an intergenerational bridge. The flexible structuring of the roles of teacher and pupil contributed to participants' satisfaction with the program, and the intergenerational knowledge exchanges empowered both groups and allowed them to reach out to each other. Implications for educators, both in the community and in mainstream schools, are discussed. [The theoretical papers from volume 33, 2007 of this journal are available in ERIC: "Intergenerational Educational Encounters: Part 1--A Model of Knowledge" -- see EJ753407 and "Intergenerational Educational Encounters: Part 2--Counseling Implications of the Model"--see EJ764131.]
Descriptors: Intergenerational Programs, Electronic Learning, Foreign Countries, Student Empowerment, Primary Education, Elementary School Students, Older Adults, Questionnaires, Feedback (Response), Field Studies, Classroom Observation Techniques, Program Effectiveness, Attitude Change, Interpersonal Relationship, Correlation, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Interviews, Observation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Primary Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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