Opportunities and Challenges in Gerontology Education: Lessons Learned

Concurrent Sessions 4
Session ID#: 
206

Facilitator/Discussant/Chair: Whitney Brosi

Date: 
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Time: 
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Session Location: 
Marquette Room 2
Session Type: Symposium
Sponsoring Section(s): 
Family & Health

About the Session

Challenges in Teaching Aging-related Classes and in Maintaining a Vital Gerontology Program at a Small Private College, Presented by: Angela Hauger

Generating Interest in the Field of Aging Among Undergraduate Students, and Dissemination of Research-based Aging Programs Throughout the United States, Presented by: Amy Hosier

Giving Students Practical Experience: Service Learning Experiences, Aging Information Fair, Simulating Physical Aging, Presented by: Alan Taylor

Engaging in a Student-centered Collaborative Redesign of the Later Life Families Course, Presented by: M. Elise Radina; Gregg W. Wentzell; Amanda C. Ginter; Katherine Higgins; Elyse Markovitz; Trisha St. Clair