Proverbs

About the Curriculum

Audience

• Youth, ages 12-19
• Older adults
• Intergenerational audiences
  

Objectives

Participants will:

• Increase understanding of the process of aging
• Increase communication with family members
• Develop intergenerational relationships
• Raise awareness of cultural differences and similarities
  

Life Skills

• Communicating
• Caring for others
• Thinking and reasoning
• Empathizing
• Accepting differences
  

Length

• About one hour (or longer, depending on length of discussion)

Format

This curriculum requires a facilitator who presents selected proverbs and engages the participants in discussion and activities related to the theme of the proverb. Discussion points are provided for the facilitator. The curriculum can be used to supplement other programs aimed at promoting intergenerational and multicultural understanding.

Developed by:

Matt Kaplan, Associate Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging
Patreese Ingram, Associate Professor, Diversity
Claudia Mincemoyer, Assistant Professor, 4-H Curriculum

Revised 8/15/03
© The Pennsylvania State University 2003