Abstract
This is foundational research concerned with the
development of programs to train childcare workers
(currently college students), as human resources to
promote intergenerational activities.
Students participated in a cross-training program,
carried out in a child-senior integrated institution.
The survey items concerned their perceptions of
elderly people, how much of the practical they
completed, and also their attitudes while
undertaking the practical.
This evaluation and analysis was instrumental in
formulating the following proposals in order to
improve the program for future participants.
1. Strengthening and expanding the program to
include more activities that bring the students into
direct contact with elderly people and lectures to
foster a deeper understanding of elderly people.
2. Enhancement of the program so that students can
participate in intergenerational activities to improve
their skills in guiding children and elderly people.
3. Modifications to the program so that students are
able to participate in the conference for staff.
https://ror.org/04jhcmb20 
