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Direct linkScrivano, Rachel M.; McCullock, Seth P. – Communication Teacher, 2022
Ageism is highly prevalent, especially among college students. However, efforts to reduce ageism largely take place in helping professions. This activity seeks to promote positive perceptions toward older adults and aging among communication undergraduate students through gerontological education, a positive intergeneration contact experience, a…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Reflection
Ralston, Penny A.; And Others – 1986
This document is a curriculum module designed to assist secondary school home economic teachers in teaching students about aging. The three major purposes of this module are to provide data-based information on aging related to needs of students to enhance intergenerational contact; to facilitate the expansion of intergenerational contacts by…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aging (Individuals), Curriculum Guides, Home Economics
Download full textConnecticut State Dept. of Education, Hartford. – 1992
As the fastest-growing segment of society, older adults can be valuable resources for schools. The intent of this guide is to promote education for, with, and about older adults; to confront stereotypic images; and to present an accurate and balanced view of aging. The manual consists of 21 lesson plans for secondary teachers of health and home…
Descriptors: Aging Education, Aging (Individuals), Community Resources, Health Education
