Advances in Gerontology Curriculum Design: Centring Lived Experiences of LGBTQ+ Older Adults
2024
Advances in Gerontology Curriculum Design: Centering Lived Experiences of LGBTQ+ Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Wilson Kimberley, Pevie Noah, Hofstra Emma
Primary Institution: University of Guelph
Hypothesis
How can curriculum resources be developed to better reflect the unique needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ older adults?
Conclusion
The study emphasizes the need for educational materials that include diverse LGBTQ+ narratives to better prepare future educators.
Supporting Evidence
- Older LGBTQ+ individuals face unique social and historical contexts that contribute to inequalities in late life.
- The study highlights the importance of co-constructing educational materials with LGBTQ+ communities.
- Participants shared strategies for enhancing curriculum to include diverse LGBTQ+ narratives.
Takeaway
This study talks to older LGBTQ+ people to learn how schools can teach better about their lives and experiences.
Methodology
Interviews with LGBTQ+ older adults and conventional content analysis of their responses.
Participant Demographics
LGBTQ+ older adults aged 51-89, average age 65.9.
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