Intergenerational Communities: Advancing Educational Equity Through Community Learning

Abstract

The paper describes community learning at the Intergenerational Volunteering Center and how it contributes to educational equity by removing various barriers to education, customizing educational experiences, and actively engaging with the diverse needs and backgrounds of learners within a community. This approach ensures that education is accessible, relevant, and inclusive, ultimately promoting equal opportunities for all members of the community to pursue their learning aspirations. Without senior education, the world is at risk of facing the dependency and exclusion of senior citizens. Intergenerational learning can enable seniors to lead fulfilling lives in late adulthood and continue to play an active role in social and community development.