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In This Issue: Experiential Gerontological Learning
As we begin a new year of Aging Times, this issue focuses on some experiential activities and resources to make gerontological social work and its benefits "come alive" for students.
Gerontology as Pedagogy
Nancy R. Hooyman, University of Washington, Seattle
Experiential learning opportunities are central to changing students’ negative attitudes toward older adults. This article presents ways to bring such experiences into your classroom.
Resources
Bibliography on Teaching Gerontology (Word Doc)
Sensory Kit (Word Doc)
Aging Times is proud to introduce its newest feature - student articles:
Exploring Gerontological Social Work: A Student Perspective
Kathryn MacLean, MSW Student, St. Louis University
"My classmates thought I was having a financial crisis. Why else would a person choose to work with older adults?"
Faculty/Student Opportunities
Gero-Ed Track Events at the 2007 CSWE APM
Don’t miss special Gero-Ed Track events at the CSWE Annual Program Meeting. Register by September 14 for a special Early Bird discount.
$25 Off - Still Time to Save with eLearning Summer Discount
Act now to save $25 off the regular price of our eLearning course! Use the following coupon code at checkout: AGINGTIMES – Discount continues until August 31.
New Gero-Ed Center Curricular Opportunities Coming Soon
The Gero-Ed Center highlights several of its new initiatives. There will be special informational sessions at APM.
Awards Announced for MAC Project Gero Innovations Grant
14 MSW programs were awarded funding for gero innovations.
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