| Abstract: | ABSTRACT One of the challenges that affect educators in many fields is how to achieve and sustain participation in active learning throughout the life span. The SPRY (Setting Priorities for Retirement Years) Foundation addressed this challenge by creatively combining inquiry-learning techniques from informal (out of school/free choice) science education (ISE) with specially designed intergenerational programs that brought together youth and older adults for co-learning experiences. SPRY explored this concept by applying knowledge and techniques from SPRY's previous research in older adult learning to ISE topics. The results show impressive yields in social and cognitive benefits both for youth and older adult participants. doi:10.1300/J194v05n03_03 |
