Senior Citizens and Art Education.

Greenberg, Pearl

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ERIC Number: EJ312897

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Senior Citizens and Art Education.

Greenberg, Pearl

School Arts, v84 n7 p38,40 Mar 1985

Many senior citizens 75 to 83 years old (the fastest growing segment of our society) are attracted to the visual arts. Unfortunately, the visual arts and those who teach them are not ready for this new generation. Art teachers must prepare themselves to work with this group. Needs are discussed. (RM)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Art Education, Continuing Education, Educational Gerontology, Educational Needs, Older Adults, Retirement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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