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Inter-Generational Engagement in Secondary Schools (I-GESS) I-GESS 跨代共學5Cs班

Project Description 項目介紹

The second half of 2019 marked the lowest point in intergenerational relationship between the younger and older generations of Hong Kong when society was split on views toward political and government policy issues. Both generations express stereotypes, social stigma, and prejudice against each other. Young and old generations are important stakeholders for the bright future of Hong Kong, and they are both waiting to have an appropriate platform to re-connect for mutual understanding, respect, and trust so that they can benefit from each other. 

2019 年下半年標誌著香港年輕一代與年長一代之間的跨代關係最低點，當時社會對政治和政府政策問題的看法存在分歧。兩代人都表達了對彼此的刻板印象、社會污名化和偏見。年輕一代與年長一代是香港美好未來的重要利益相關者，他們都在等待一個合適的平台讓大家重新聯繫，以相互理解、尊重和信任，以便彼此受益。

 

Funded by Lee Kam Kee Family Foundation & ZeShan Foundation 
捐助機構：李錦記家族基金 及 擇善基金會

 

Project Objectives 計劃目標

  • To enhance the quality of intergenerational co-learning activities and explore potentials in cultivating relevant activities in secondary schools 
    提升跨代共學活動的質素及增強學校日後推動跨代共學活動的潛力，以提升不同年齡人士相互瞭解及尊重。

  • Older adults and university students will design a variety of intergenerational co-learning activities for secondary school students with an aim to provide opportunities for mutual learning 
    由年長人士及大學生共同設計不同類型的跨代共學活動。為學生，青年及年長人士提供擴闊視野及互相學習的機會，達至多代共融。

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Project Duration 計劃年期

Sept 2021 to December 2025 2021年9月至2025年12月

 

Activity Highlights 活動要點

 

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Launch of the i‑GESS Training Manuals (December 2025 Version)

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University, together with the Research Centre for Gerontology and Family Studies at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is pleased to announce the release of the iGESS Training Manuals (December 2025 Version).

Developed to enhance the capacity of frontline practitioners, these three manuals are designed for practitioners working with older adults in NGOs and community organizations, as well as for university teaching staff and secondary school teachers.

As Hong Kong and many global communities navigate rapid population ageing, these manuals provide ready‑to‑use session plans, curriculum frameworks, engagement strategies, and facilitation tools that support the delivery of high‑quality intergenerational programmes fostering empathy, meaningful interaction, and shared learning between youth and older adults.

Developed through a multi‑year collaboration among NGOs, community organizations, schools, and universities from 2021 to 2025, the manuals draw upon extensive real‑world experience and tested best practices. Their development was made possible through the generous support of the Lee Kum Kee Family Foundation and ZeShan Foundation.

To ensure broad accessibility, the finalized manuals are now available on both the HKBU and PolyU websites, enabling practitioners across sectors to download and adopt them easily in their work.

Access the i‑GESS Training Manuals (December 2025 Version)

Users are welcome to share feedback or inquiries by contacting the HKBU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or the PolyU Research Centre for Gerontology and Family Studies.