Developing Gerontological Curricula [electronic resource] : A Process for Success. A Networking Guide for College Administrators / Joyce Hartmann and Others.
Designed for college administrators, this guide provides a synthesis of a broad spectrum of approaches to creating gerontology courses and curricula. First, an introductory chapter looks at reasons for developing a gerontological curricula, potential audiences for such a program (i.e., health care p...
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| Summary: | Designed for college administrators, this guide provides a synthesis of a broad spectrum of approaches to creating gerontology courses and curricula. First, an introductory chapter looks at reasons for developing a gerontological curricula, potential audiences for such a program (i.e., health care providers, other caregivers, older adults, and career track students), and a rationale and process for setting up a gerontological curriculum. The next chapter identifies gerontology's core of knowledge; considers the unifying themes for the curriculum; describes a three-tiered curriculum for degree-seeking students, professionals and paraprofessionals, and informal caregivers; and discusses the synergy of the curricula. Next, the guide considers the groups that should be involved in a network for program development, including the on-campus gerontology team consisting of college administrators, faculty, and key members of the community; gerontological consultants with expertise in theory, research, and applications; and other community colleges. The next chapter suggests that a conference be held to launch the network, and recommends ways of maintaining the networks. The final chapter looks at issues related to funding and resources, and responds to some commonly asked questions. Following a bibliography, appendices provide lists of members of the National Association of State Units on Aging; ideas for short workshops, non-credit courses, or other educational activities for Older Adult Learning Centers; courses about or for the aging offered by members of the Western Kansas Community Services Consortium (WKCSC); Rural AGE Teams and Participants; institutions with educational programs in gerontology nationwide; conference tips and agendas; foundations which fund gerontological projects; and university participants in pilot projects. In addition, guidelines for developing gerontological modules and an article on the WKCSC are appended. (LAL) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED276465. Availability: Developing Gerontological Curricula Guide, 307 Umberger Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506 ($8.00). Sponsoring Agency: Administration on Aging (DHHS), Washington, DC. Sponsoring Agency: Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (ED), Washington, DC. Contract Number: 90-AT0091-01. Contract Number: 90-AT0166-01. Contract Number: G0083-02735. Educational level discussed: Two Year Colleges. Also distributed on microfiche by U.S. GPO under ED 1.310/2:276465. |
| Physical Description: | 43 p. |
| Audience: | Administrators. Practitioners. |