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In this issue: Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Educators often assume that content on aging is included in the life span component of HBSE. But such content often appears to be “tacked on” to the last class session, perhaps quickly covered in a discussion of death and dying. In this issue, we present some creative and insightful ways of infusing gerontological content into HBSE.
Providing the Lifespan Perspective in HBSE
Sara Sanders, University of Iowa
A lifespan perspective is a natural fit for HBSE, but how can you make gerontology content "come alive" for students? Read more
"Looking Back:" A New Approach to Teaching HBSE
Rozetta Wilmore-Schaeffer, Yeshiva University
Dr. Wilmore-Schaeffer found an innovative way to ensure that the older adult was not forgotten in her HBSE course: she started with that final development stage. Read more
New Faculty Development Opportunities
A Planned Change Model, The Center's First eLearning Course
The Gero-Ed Center announces that A Planned Change Model: Preparing Gerontologically Competent Graduates will be our first eLearning course. Read more
The Gero-Ed Forum's New Look and Purpose
The 2007 Gero-Ed Forum, scheduled for February 2-4, in Charleston, SC, will have a new purpose and format. Read more
Gero-Ed Center Updates
Six Successful Year 2 CDIs Are Complete
Year 2 of the CDIs was met with positive response from faculty participants. Read more
Gero-Ed Center Looks Forward to Year 3
As we recap a productive year, we look forward to exciting offerings in Year 3 of our project. Read more
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