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Direct linkAndresen, William; Dallapiazza, Margaret; Calvert, Matthew – New Directions for Youth Development, 2013
This chapter focuses on two remote rural communities that engaged young people in meaningful community development efforts to build social capital. One community connected youth to the assets of the community and created opportunities for young adults to strengthen social networks. The other created partnerships and networks to build…
Descriptors: Rural Youth, Community Development, Citizen Participation, Social Capital
Corwin, Sara J.; Bates, Tovah; Cohan, Mary; Bragg, Dawn S.; Roberts, Ellen – Educational Gerontology, 2007
This paper compares two models of undergraduate geriatric medical education utilizing senior mentoring programs. Descriptive, comparative multiple-case study was employed analyzing program documents, archival records, and focus group data. Themes were compared for similarities and differences between the two program models. Findings indicate that…
Descriptors: Intergenerational Programs, Models, Mentors, Older Adults
Geyer, Bonnie Hutchins; Brintnall-Peterson, Mary; Schutt, Sarah – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2004
"Grandparents University", a program planned and sponsored collaboratively by the University of Wisconsin--Extension Cooperative Extension Family Living Programs and the Wisconsin Alumni Association, was designed to enhance the relationship that exists between the grandparent and grandchild. In July of each year, grandchildren between…
Descriptors: Grandparents, Grandchildren, Family Relationship, Experiential Learning
Gabler, Carol L. – 1990
The Family Literacy Program in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is an example of a strong linkage between professional educators, volunteers, and parents. The program uses the strengths of reading professionals working with preschool students and adult learners in order to break the intergenerational cycle of illiteracy. Cooperation and hard work are the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Cooperative Programs, Family Influence
Porter, Maureen K. – Journal of Research in Rural Education, 1995
Reviews the history of county fairs and their role in providing agricultural education, transmitting traditional values and skills, and encouraging intergenerational learning. Summarizes experiences of rural youth who have, as a result of participating in the Bauer County Fair (Wisconsin), increased their understanding of and commitment to rural…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Community Involvement, Cultural Activities, Cultural Maintenance
Download full textBrown, Bettina Lankard – 2001
Workplace mentoring has been identified as an important aspect of work-based learning in projects conducted under the School-to-Work Opportunities Act. By establishing relationships with caring and competent adults who can provide emotional support and facilitate skill development, less-experienced youths and adults are more likely to bridge the…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Adult Programs, Business Education, Case Studies
