Building intergenerational understanding across Spain: examples of practices and training

Prof. Mariano Sanchezmarianos@ugr.es

EXAMPLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL PRACTICES IN EXAMPLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL PRACTICES IN SPAINSPAIN

OUR ACTIVE SENIORSIntergenerational active groups at local authorities’ level [Association of Popular Universities in Extremadura]

LEARNING WITH OUR ELDERSIntergenerational work in a small rural community [Neighbourhood organization at Cabreiros-Xermade]

SCHOOL SHARINGInter-institutional initiative sustained during 25 years [Nursing homes, senior centres, primary and secondary schools, universities, leisure centres]

SHARED SITE:Early childhood school + nursing home [ORPEA Meco]

INTERGENERATIONAL SCHOOLS: learning communities & communities for lifelong learning [some 80 schools in Andalousia]

INTERGENERATIONAL HOUSINGUniversities and housing services at work [University of Valladolid, Alicante Public Housing Authority]

EXAMPLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING IN EXAMPLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING IN SPAINSPAIN

Spanish Intergenerationa

l Network

2005/06 & 2008 – BLENDED TRAININGTraining for Managers of Intergenerational Intervention Programmes

[250 participants, 16 sites, 60 hrs., blended learning: 20+40]

Gerontological emphasis: active ageing framework + older persons involved

STRUCTURE: The IG Field (theory, research, policy, practice) – Guidelines for good practice - Design of IG programme

EXAMPLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING IN EXAMPLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING IN SPAINSPAIN

2007-14 – RESEARCH + TRAINING I

Professionalization of Intergenerational Practices

in Spain. Profile, Functions, & Training of

Programme FacilitatorsSample: 18 programme facilitators + 17 IG specialists

SPECIFIC PROFILE:

• Promoting contacts, social relationships, interactions and mutually enriching links [relational emphasis]• Knowledge on how to manage exchange of resources between generations• Personal and social skills• Knowledge on intergenerational theories, policies, research and networks• Ability to link practice, theories, policies, and research• Capacity to develop and strengthen social networks

EXAMPLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING IN EXAMPLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING IN SPAINSPAIN

2007-14 – RESEARCH + TRAINING II

Training Professionals in Intergenerational Work [31 participants, 360 hrs., blended learning: 80+160, all online]

Relational emphasis: IG work, a relational practice

STRUCTURE:

• Critical, reflexive, & dialogic training• Features of a relational culture• INTER comes before GENERATIONAL• The INTERgenerational field• Relational planning, implementation, & evaluation of IG practices• Professionalization in the INTERgenerational field

EXAMPLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING IN EXAMPLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING IN SPAINSPAIN

2012-15 – RESEARCH + TRAINING

European Certificate in Intergenerational Learning [217 participants, 30 hrs., online training]

Emphasis: vocational training, IG learning, & community development

STRUCTURE:

•Introduction to IG practice & learning•Bringing Generations Together: Intergenerational Community Development Approaches•Monitoring & Evaluating Intergenerational Practice & Learning

•Spanish Certificate in Intergenerational Learning (50 hrs.)•International Certificate in Intergenerational Learning (with GWT)

Building intergenerational understanding across Spain: examples of practices and training

Prof. Mariano Sanchezmarianos@ugr.es