Culturally Oriented Intergenerational Learning Programs Between Older Adults and Young Children: A Review Study

Abstract

The integration of culture into intergenerational learning programs between older adults and young children holds immense potential for fostering cultural transmission, intergenerational interaction, and enhancing cultural awareness and respect between them. In addition, this culturally oriented intergenerational learning programs between older adults and young children can foster emotional and social connections for older adults and young children, and supporting multiculturalism while providing participants with profound learning experiences. This article reviews this culturally oriented intergenerational learning programs between older adults and young children, including key aspects of their relationship between culture and intergenerational learning programs, programs goals, program format and content, and potential benefits in this intergenerational learning programs. It is hoped that such discussion can enhance preschool teachers’ understanding for this culturally oriented intergenerational learning programs, and improve the quality of intergenerational learning programs.