GP TMJC 2023 StraitsTimes Primer 8 - Nurturing Strong Intergenerational Relationships

learn about the factors that shape and challenge intergenerational relationships; and examine the ways in which societies can strengthen intergenerational bonds today. In this issue, we will: STRENGTHENINGINTERGENERATIONAL BONDS ST-MOE News Outreach Programme 2023 Primer Resource 8 of 12 Scan or click on the QR code to access the primers. Welcome to the Primer series. Here you will find the weekly Primer articles and some curated resources to support teaching and learning. What comes to mind when you think of intergenerational bonds? How important do you consider them to be? In this issue, we will explore the significance of nurturing strong intergenerational relationships today. PRIMER 8/12ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023

MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING Read about a multigenerational housing project in Sweden designed to combat isolation. BACKGROUND Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 8/12 Ever heard of digital grandparenting and reverse mentoring? Find out how technology could bridge the intergenerational gap. CAN TECHNOLOGY BRIDGE THE INTERGENERATIONAL GAP? NARROWING THE GENERATION DIVIDE IN SINGAPORE Does the generation gap exist? In this video, find out how the pre-independence generation and millennials react to four different clips they view together. Learn about polarisation along generational lines and how we can find common ground to bridge differences in values and attitudes across generations.

Berwick suggests that a greater understanding of Gen Z employees will eventually benefit everyone in the workplace. BUILDING POSITIVE INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN the WorkpLace Yuen argues that changing expectations of filial piety across generations are not necessarily bad and will help maintain strong bonds across generations. CHANGES in EXPECTATIONS OF FILIAL PIETY Berry puts forth the view that intergenerational friendships built on mutual connection bring joy. INTERGENERATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 How far is it possible for people of different age groups to be meaningfully connected? How far do you agree with the different perspectives and how does each writer’s view support or challenge other views? As you read these articles, consider the following: PERSPECTIVES Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. PRIMER 8/12

ST GPRESOURCES OTHER ST RESOURCES ST IBRESOURCES SUCCESSFUL AGEINGIN SINGAPORE SLS RESOURCE EXTEND YOUR UNDERSTANDING: RESOURCES FOR BLENDED LEARNING ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 8/12 Want to learn more about intergenerational relationships?Scan or click on these QR codes for more information. Action Plan onSuccessful Ageing inSingapore Forging Intergenerational Relationships In Singapore In Australia

ACCESS TO PREMIUM ARTICLES Scan or click on the QR code for step-by-step instructions on how to log in to ST Online. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER TOPICS One winner per school per week* Winners are determined based on the total number of articles read in each week. Each winner will receive a prize from SPH Media Limited. The top three students who read the most articles over the 12 weeks will be identified from the weekly winners and they will receive attractive prizes from SPH Media Limited! The school with the highest average number of articles read during the Primer season will also be announced at the end of the campaign. Preliminary RounDS *Past winners will not be eligible in the following weeks but will qualify for the final round. Final Round Organised in conjunction with the Primer season (over 12 weeks from 20 March to 7 August) READING CAMPAIGN Resource Scarcity, Climate Considerations and Implications on Geopolitics Budget 2023 Wildlife Conservation The Value of International Sporting Competitions Today Regulation of Medical Technology Fame and Celebrity Culture The Search for Authenticity in an Interconnected World Strengthening Intergenerational Bonds Words Matter: Language and Power The Place of Museums Today The Sharing Economy Doing Good 20 Mar 27 Mar 3 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 8 May 15 May 22 May 17 Jul 24 Jul 31 Jul 7 Aug

WEEK 7 READING CHAMPS! VANNIAPPAN SARAVANA KUMAR THOSHITA CHONG CHEN KAI EZEKIEL LUCAS LIM HANJIN JAMIE TAN MINN PANG NATALIE RYAN CHIA PHENG HWEE TOH YU QI CHEN HAITIAN MENG LIN CHUNG ZHI QIAO CHARLI ANNABELLE NG YI XUAN ASRJC ACJC ACS(I) CJC DHS EJC HCI JPJC MI NYJC NJC NUS High RI RVHS SAJC SOTA SJI TMJC TJC VJC YIJCRAMADOSS SANJANA SRI LAM SYAN EN, REGINE SHERALYN HO SIM WEE EN JONAS WONG JUN YI SALONEE NARANG ASHLEY LENG JUN NING LOO ENN QI LUA ZI YING WONG YAN KAI A storytelling competition jointly organised by Temasek and The Straits Times Take part in FUTURE FORECAST Submit a short essay, an illustration or a video on how you picture the future in 30 years. Your entry should be based on one or more of these themes: digitisation, longer lifespans, sustainable living, and the future of consumption. A total of 20 winners will be selected from two categories: 10 from secondary schools, junior colleges or their equivalent, and IP or IB schools; and 10 from institutes of higher learning. Winners will each receive a cash prize of $1,000 and get the opportunity to attend workshops conducted by ST and Temasek. The student behind the entry with the most public votes from each category will win an iPad Pro. Entries must be submitted by July 31. Scan or click on the QR code for ideas, prompts and competition details.