On 27 January 2024, 50 scholars and IG leaders came together to present and discuss the latest research and innovation in IGL at the Second International Conference on Intergenerational Learning in Hong Kong. The organisers were the Hong Kong Jockey Club IGL and Reading Project and the Faculty of Education of the University of Hong Kong. The hybrid format of the conference meant that presenters could also join online from China, Singapore and Japan as well as from Australia, Europe and the USA.
Generations Growing Together is ‘a book of our time’. New handbook for practitioners and trainers about IGL published today
One of the most frequent requests we receive in TOY is for a practical handbook about IGL for practitioners – a ‘how to’ guide with tips and strategies. Generations Growing Together, Intergenerational Learning as a Pedagogical Strategy in Early Childhood Education and Care Services, which is launched today offers this and much more!
We are happy to share the news that today, 11 October 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has published and made freely available, the Connecting Generations Guide. It builds on the evidence in the Global report on ageism that interventions for intergenerational contact have been proven to work in addressing ageism, together with policy, law and educational interventions.
Connecting Generations provides step-by-step guidance for anyone wanting to use inter-generational practice to combat ageism and to promote understanding and mutual respect among generations.
ICDI staff were amongst the panel of experts who peer reviewed ‘Connecting Generations’ during its development and the TOY programme is included as a case study and one of the featured intergenerational organisations around the world in the Guide.
The Guide, which was edited by the Demographic Change and Health Ageing team in WHO, is part of the global campaign to combat ageism.
Registration is open for the next TOY Online Course which takes place between 7 November and 11 December 2022. The course, titled, “Together Old and Young: An Intergenerational Approach” is unique in its focus on young children (0 – 10 years old) and older adults and aims to promote awareness and expertise to support you in developing good quality, sustainable intergenerational practice. The course is constantly being updated with the latest research findings and publications. This edition has an expanded section on IGL as a pedagogical strategy in early childhood education and care.
Click here to find out more about this free 4-module course and to register.
Share A Story: Children’s Books Ireland launches intergenerational reading guide with Together Old and Young (TOY), Hibernia College and Generations Working Together
Curated reading guide for educators of children 0–12 promotes building of intergenerational connections through shared reading.
Today marks the first day of Global Intergenerational Week. Taking place from 25th April – Sunday 1st May, this week connects older and younger generations to reach new understandings and inspire empathy.
Stories have the power to bring people of all ages together, creating a moment of shared warmth and imagination. To help early years educators and primary school teachers celebrate this global moment of intergenerational unity, Children’s Books Ireland, Together Old and Young, Hibernia College and Generations Working Together have compiled a reading guide of books that are perfect for this very purpose.