CELEBRATING THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL: PILOTING AN AGEISM-REDUCING TOOLKIT FOR PREK TO SECOND GRADERS
2024
Celebrating the 100th Day of School: Reducing Ageism in Young Children
Sample size: 25
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Newsham Tina, Hancock Cynthia, Alston Daniel, Borrero Lisa, Nikzad-Terhune Katherina, Tesar Sarah, Fugate-Whitlock Elizabeth
Primary Institution: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Hypothesis
Can an ageism-reducing toolkit improve children's expectations about aging?
Conclusion
The pilot study showed a significant improvement in children's expectations about aging after using the toolkit.
Supporting Evidence
- Children internalize ageist ideas from a young age.
- Negative views of aging can lead to shorter lifespans.
- The toolkit includes lesson plans that promote age-inclusivity.
Takeaway
This study created a toolkit to help teachers teach kids about aging positively, and it worked well!
Methodology
A mixed-method approach was used, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data from teachers before and after using the toolkit.
Participant Demographics
Teachers from PreK to elementary levels.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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