Learning in a past-oriented, present-oriented, and future-oriented society is contrasted. Family viewing of television is suggested as a means of shaping the future by fostering intergenerational communication. In addition, parent-teacher-child conferences are recommended to encourage students to take responsibility for planning their future. (JDD)

A communication and aging course could potentially enhance both gerontological care providers' understanding of older persons' communication needs, and the older students' communication proficiency. Regardless of the theory of social adaption to aging that the course embraces--disengagement, activity-personality, social exchange, or fundamental…