Research into intergenerational learning
The research is deductive research based on accessible scientific literature and reference research studies in the field of andragogy, sociology, economy, political sciences. It is an overview of theories concerning generations. It provides the description and analysis of the legal framework of intergenerational education/learning/learning opportunities context. Legislation directly or indirectly pertaining to intergenerational learning and co-operation intergenerational education. It contains an overview of training and learning opportunities, etc.
Pedagogical Information
Understanding generations, their characteristics and culture is the base of the building of intergenerational learning course programmes.
European Dimension
The method supports the values at the core of European Union like social inclusion, peace, freedom, etc.
Applied in projects
European Certificate in Intergenerational Learning
The project was a continuation of the network EMIL founded by many European partners and ECIL, another network specialised in intergenerational learning (both networks were funded by Calouste Gulbenkian). Out of the latter network was born the ECIL – European Certificate in Intergenerational Learning partnership. The project was devoted to vocational training and its intergenerational learning contents.
