Intergenerational learning: collaborations to develop civic literacy in young children in Irish primary school. Issue 1 (3rd April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hanmore-Cawley, Marie; Scharf, Thomas
• Is Part Of: Journal of intergenerational relationships. Volume 16:Issue 1/2(2018)
• Page Start: 104
• Page End: 122
• Publication Date: 2018-04-03
• Subjects: Intergenerational programs -- civic literacy -- social learning; Intergenerational relations -- Periodicals; 306.87405
• DOI: 10.1080/15350770.2018.1404421
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1535-0770

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the potential of intergenerational learning collaborations to develop civic literacy in young children in Irish primary school. The study, measured against a control group, used a mixed-methods embedded design. Quantitative results confirmed that, across a range of curriculum-related collaborations, student self-reported civic literacy ratings, substantiated by teacher checklists, showed significant improvement (p ≤ 0.01) in civic literacy scores over an academic year. Qualitative findings explained how intergenerational learning collaborations contributed to desired outcomes for civic literacy in young children.