Intercultural intergenerational education at the first stage of education - the concept of updating the core curriculum
Intercultural intergenerational education at the first stage of education - the concept of updating the core curriculum

Summary/Abstract: This article comprises a pilot concept for intercultural intergenerational education in grades I-III, which is a distinctive approach to implementing the core curriculum. This method aims to enhance students' emotional, social, and moral development. The research sought to answer the question: What elements should be included in the intercultural intergenerational education concept? A qualitative method was employed to analyse secondary sources by reviewing existing data sets. In the literature on the subject, it is clearly emphasised that intergenerational education creates many development opportunities for people belonging to all generations. Thanks to intergenerational education, intercultural education is also implemented in a natural way. Learning in groups of people of different ages, identifying with different origins, strengthens the cultural identity of generations and fosters drawing on the experiences of other cultural generational groups. Therefore, it is justified to give it a specific role and importance in the process of early school education. In the article, the theoretical foundations are explored of generational and cultural identity, as well as the roles of education and intergenerational communication. It also comprises an analysis of the core curriculum for grades I-III of primary school within this context. Based on these theoretical insights, the article develops conceptual guidelines for intercultural intergenerational education aimed at early school education. It is emphasized here that actively involving individuals from both early, middle and late adulthood in the educational process is vital for the emotional, social, and moral development of students. Seniors, in particular, serve as mentors and provide invaluable insights that help children connect with the experiences of past generations. This involvement not only aids students in forming their own identities but also fosters their judgments, thoughts, and values.

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