これからの日本における世代間交流の展望

‐米国テンプル大学世代間交流学習センターと日本の実践からの検討‐

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Considering future intergenerational exchange in Japan, we introduced sixteen projects that were once practiced at the Center for Intergenerational Learning (directed by Dr. Nancy Henkin) at Temple University as well as show some recent Japanese practices. First of all, the Center for Intergenerational Learning at Temple University was founded in 1980 to promote intergenerational collaboration and exchange by providing innovative cross-age programs, training and technical support, and by disseminating materials. It played a significant role in intergenerational exchange programs not only in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but also nationwide (it is currently been reorganized mainly for university students). Regarding recent practices in Japan, the programs reported in issues 18 and 19 of Intergenerational exchange between Older Adults, Youth and Children magazine, published by JIUA (Japan Intergenerational Unity Association), a sister organization of the JSIS (Japan Society for Intergenerational Studies), were used for reference. We hope that a variety of grassroot programs develop based on the needs of each region and are put into future practice of intergenerational exchange in Japan.