This site includes links to 9 fully developed teaching modules on pressing issues in aging. Topics include: Age-Friendly Community Initiatives, Caregiver Well-being, Elder Justice, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Healthy Aging, LGBT Older Adults, Long-Term Services and Supports, Rural Aging, Technology and Aging. Each learning module is complete with readings lists, in-class activities, lesson objectives and links to additional resources. Other resources include detailed syllabi for a variety of gerontology special topics courses. Educators can share their own teaching resources on the site.
Type of Material:
Collection.
Recommended Uses:
The modules include references that could be used as reading assignments, specific in-class tasks and activities as well as content that could be used for in-class lectures and presentations. The modules include all relevant links. Educators can modify the modules to their own specific learning objectives. The syllabi are a good place to find ideas on the use of various material.
Technical Requirements:
You will need to download and open Word documents.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students who complete this collection of modules will be able to summarize specific challenges and issues around aging; apply theoretical approaches to assess, understand and assist elders in challenges they face related to aging; and outline key trends and topics associated with aging covering a wide array of topics.
Target Student Population:
Designed for masters level social work students but could work for bachelor's level social work or gerontology students as well.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
A basic background in either social work or gerontology would significantly ease students participation and interaction with course materials.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
The quality of content is exceptionally high. The materials are clear, supported by research, and include excellent depth for each topic. The learning modules are very detailed and can be viewed as a stand alone interactive chapter. The current modules reflect important issues in gerontology today. This material could be used as a beginning point for a larger quarter/semester project on a topic.
Concerns:
It is uncertain how frequently the modules and the module's links are updated with the newest research.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
There are clear learning objectives for each module, a clear progression of concepts in the content, and they include various activities that could easily be used to assess student learning. Online learning modules tend to be more interactive for students. When students explore the linked resources, often they spend more time exploring the material.
Concerns:
None.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The modules have clear instructions and feature a variety of exercises and resources. They are engaging and interesting while also maintaining high levels of rigor. It is easy to navigate the site to find educational resources -- links, learning modules, lectures, readings, etc. The learning modules are exceptional in their organization and information.
Concerns:
None.
Other Issues and Comments:
Great resource for those teaching gerontology or issues in aging.
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