Intergenerating Activities and Aging Appreciation of Elementary School Children.

Chowdhary, Usha; Schultz, Carol M.; Hasselriis, Peter; Kujath, Harry A.; Penn, Dolores; Henson, Sharon

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ERIC Number: EJ614044

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Intergenerating Activities and Aging Appreciation of Elementary School Children.

Chowdhary, Usha; Schultz, Carol M.; Hasselriis, Peter; Kujath, Harry A.; Penn, Dolores; Henson, Sharon

Educational Gerontology, v26 n6 p541-64 Sep 2000

A weeklong module of aging appreciation activities, including interactions with older adults, was implemented in five elementary classrooms. Results showed some change in children's perceptions of aging, elders' characteristics, and activity involvement with elders. Findings were not consistent across classrooms. (SK)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Attitude Change, Childhood Attitudes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Intergenerational Programs, Learning Activities

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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