PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUM: EMBRACING ENGAGED TEACHING, RESEARCH, SERVICE, AND POLICY TO STRENGTHEN GERONTOLOGICAL EDUCATION
2024
Engaged Teaching and Research in Gerontology
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Author Information
Author(s): Christine Fruhauf, Tina Newsham, Elinor Schoenfeld, Taylor Jansen, José Carrión-Baralt, Shannon Jarrott
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
Engagement in academic roles is crucial for enhancing gerontology and geriatrics education.
Supporting Evidence
- Engagement connects students with external partners and the community.
- Innovative teaching methods include GIS Mapping and community engagement.
- Collaboration across universities helped support older adults after hurricanes.
Takeaway
This study shows that working together with the community helps students learn better about aging and how to support older people.
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