Teaching+T: Intergenerations

According to Confucius, learning is a lifelong virtue. In this week's issue, we highlight three paths leading older people back to school. --Daniela

Running Out Of Children

As rural schools in South Korea face dwindling enrollment, one responds by enrolling illiterate grandmothers. Read Full Story »

Elders in Primary School

A primary school in Essex is piloting a new project that brings elderly people suffering from isolation, depression and early dementia into the classroom to work with four and five-year-old children, with the aim of mutually benefiting all. Read Full Story »

Universities for the Elderly

Universities for the elderly are booming in China. Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

This week reflect on how you inspire your students to a life of learning. Can you think of ways to connect your students and the elderly in your community to inspire intergenerational learning?