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This paper describes a novel science education program called “localized science education program” that covers topics of a local area, such as its natural wonders, and involves community residents to cultivate an intergenerational community. The science education program has three features: (1) the ability to learn collaboratively is fostered, (2) the programs and educational materials are prepared in the target local area, and (3) the children and adults of the community experience the programs together. An application example of this was implemented in the target local area for 1 year. It is considered that its efficacy for cultivating an intergenerational community.
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The authors thank Engawano-ie Yotteko Shimoda and Hiyoshi-AGE Group for their contributions to this project. Several discussions with members of the Graduate School of System Design and Management at Keio University were also very helpful.
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Iizawa, K., Kusano, K., Inoue, E., Kohtake, N. (2017). Design of a Localized Science Education Program for Cultivating an Intergenerational Community. In: Sawatani, Y., Spohrer, J., Kwan, S., Takenaka, T. (eds) Serviceology for Smart Service System. ICServ 2015. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-56074-6_8
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