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Lawton, Pamela Harris; Walker, Margaret A.; Green, Melissa – Teachers College Press, 2019
This book is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Community-Based Art Education (CBAE). CBAE encourages learners to make connections between their art education in a classroom setting and its application in the community beyond school, with demonstrable examples of how the arts impact responsible citizenship. Written by and…
Descriptors: Art Education, Community Programs, Visual Arts, Elementary Secondary Education
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Salas, Spencer; Safaradan, Majid; de le Torre Ugarte, Ana Maria – English Teaching Forum, 2008
This article is a reflection of English teaching in Chiclayo, Peru, at a not-for-profit cultural center. It starts with a brief explanation of the authors' desire to help transform the community through English teaching. The article then explains the concept of civic education and offers a three-tiered approach that has been designed to help the…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries, Community Programs
Holland, Holly – Teaching Tolerance, 2000
Describes intergenerational programs, usually in cities, that bring older adults into the schools and afterschool programs. These programs show senior citizens the many good qualities of children today and demonstrate for children that older adults still have much to contribute. (SLD)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Intergenerational Programs
Wessely, Michael – Updating School Board Policies, 1995
Volunteers and other community-based assistants can relieve some of the financial burden brought on by school-budget cutbacks. This publication describes how enlisting the help of senior volunteers and workers benefits both children and seniors, and it presents some guidelines for implementation of intergeneration programs. The programs provide…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Intergenerational Programs
Connecticut State Dept. of Education, Hartford. Div. of Curriculum and Professional Development. – 1992
Schools can help young people be aware of the social, political, and economic consequences of an aging society. This report is part of a six-part series, "Schools in an Aging Society," designed to promote education for, with, and about older adults. The Advanced Generations' Education through the Schools (AGES) is a planning model in…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Aging Education, Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Hoffman, Carl – Appalachia, 1994
The North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement promotes the concept of retirement as an active fulfilling time of community service and learning. The center offers college for seniors, matches retired professionals with students as mentors and tutors, brings retirees and community leaders together, and sponsors an annual seniors wellness day.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Intergenerational Programs
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Harris-Martine, Dawn – New Advocate, 2001
Describes a literature conference for the Harlem community on choosing and using self-affirming books for African American children. Describes Grandma's Place, a literacy and parent support center with an array of multicultural literature. Describes programs and activities that seek to support literacy, strengthen the family, and provide access to…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Community Services, Elementary Secondary Education, Empowerment
Clay, Rebecca; Ventura-Merkel, Cathy; Eades-Goudy, Dianne; Dubich, Teresa – 1993
This book profiles 74 intergenerational programs in the United States. The programs range from basic tutoring projects to a sophisticated corporate-based day care center. Project selection was based on replicatable programs involving mutually beneficial exchanges. Grouped by subjects, profiles include programs targeting both young and old. Most…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Age Groups, Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Degelman, Charles, Ed. – Service-Learning Network, 2001
This issue of "Service Learning Network" examines a world where teachers, students, and community members break the age barrier in service to their communities. "Images of Intergenerational Service" (Paul Simon), offers images of intergenerational service from political and personal points of view. "The Gathering of…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Intergenerational Programs
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Matters, Lorine – 1990
This guide describes intergenerational programs and provides ideas for initiating and implementing informal and formal interaction between youth and senior adults. Intergenerational programs can help dispel negative stereotypes that youth and older adults may have about each other. Successful programs provide rewarding experiences for both…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Extension Agents, Generation Gap
Massachusetts State Dept. of Education, Quincy. Office of Community Education. – 1988
Designed to promote the awareness and effectiveness of cross-generational programs that enrich learning experiences, this directory consists of an introduction, 64 descriptions of intergenerational programs that are arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the town or city in which they operate, and an index of programs arranged by type of…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Involvement, Community Programs, Community Resources
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1985
Intended to help various segments of the community, including parents, senior citizens, local representatives of business and industry, retired teachers, and college students in the quest for quality schooling for all children, this directory contains information on intergenerational programs located throughout the state of California. Program…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Community Programs, Day Care Centers, Educational Resources
Petri, Cynthia J.; Geiger, Brian F.; Boling, Whitney; Hartline, Anne; Powers, Catherine – 2001
Efforts of one school system in Alabama to respond to students' self-reports of participation in at-risk behaviors are examined. The Seniors Offering Support (SOS) program was designed to deal with these problems. The program aimed towards fostering student resiliency in an attempt to create healthy decision making. The program attempted to…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Community Programs, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
Kaye, Cathryn Berger – School Safety, 1989
School-based youth community service programs are helping students develop individual and social responsibility, and build intergenerational bonds. Elements necessary to reap maximum benefit are described followed by five examples of nationally recognized programs. Project ideas and factors for success are offered. (SI)
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Community Involvement, Community Organizations, Community Programs
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Dar, Yechezkel – Journal of Moral Education, 1995
Asserts that social and economic changes have weakened the essential ideals of kibbutz education. Previously these ideals facilitated a prosocial orientation, emotional moderation, and a strong sense of belonging. Although modern changes may be incompatible with traditional kibbutz education, they serve the current generation's emotional needs.…
Descriptors: Collective Settlements, Community Change, Community Involvement, Community Programs
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