Recommendations for Promoting University-Wide Gerontological Education: Findings from an Exploratory Study

Autor/inn/en	Nikzad-Terhune, Katherina; Graf, Allyson S.; Kim, Suk-hee
Titel	Recommendations for Promoting University-Wide Gerontological Education: Findings from an Exploratory Study
Quelle	In: Educational Gerontology, 48 (2022) 4, S.174-189 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Graf, Allyson S.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1277
DOI	10.1080/03601277.2022.2030454
Schlagwörter	Teaching Methods; Educational Gerontology; Older Adults; Metropolitan Areas; Social Work; Counselor Training; Well Being; Student Interests; Aging Education; Case Studies; Barriers; Teacher Attitudes; Student Attitudes; College Faculty; Educational Opportunities; Graduate Students; Undergraduate Students; Kentucky + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Geragogics; Geragogik; Älterer Erwachsener; Ballungsraum; Soziale Arbeit; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Studieninteresse; Ageing education; Altenbildung; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Lehrerverhalten; Schülerverhalten; Fakultät; Bildungsangebot; Bildungschance; Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin
Abstract	The importance of gerontology-focused classroom and field education has been emphasized heavily in social work education for decades as the population of older adults continues to expand, as does the need to provide services to support the health and well-being of older adults. Although the need for social workers and other professionals who possess competency in relevant aging issues is paramount, various challenges still exist in regard to curricular infusion of gerontological education and generating student and faculty interest in this area of study. This exploratory study highlights empirical findings from faculty and students at a growing metropolitan university with no current gerontology program or gerontology certificate program. The present study employed cross-sectional, quantitative survey research to identify experience, interest, preparedness, and barriers expressed by university faculty and students in regard to addressing a rapidly aging society. Findings contribute to preexisting literature and offer new insight and feasible recommendations for faculty in all university departments to expand gerontological education opportunities. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01