UTILIZING A LENS OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, DECOLONIZATION, AND INTERSECTIONALITY IN GERONTOLOGY EDUCATION
2024

Diversity and Equity in Gerontology Education

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Author Information

Author(s): Lee Yeonjung Jane

Primary Institution: University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa

Hypothesis

Educators must reflect on their roles and encourage students to critically evaluate the impact of their identities on how they serve older adults.

Conclusion

The session aims to inspire meaningful dialogue and provide insights into integrating diversity and equity into gerontology education.

Supporting Evidence

  • Educational transformation can be catalyzed by engaging in critical self-reflection.
  • The aging population is becoming more diverse, necessitating better preparation for students.

Takeaway

Teachers should think about how their backgrounds affect their teaching, especially when helping older people from different cultures.

Participant Demographics

Educators and students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0305

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