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Proposing a Center on Aging and Well-Being: Research, Education, and Practice Considerations
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Lindenbach, Jeannette M.; Jessup-Falcioni, Heather – Educational Gerontology, 2016
This environmental scan aimed to discover research interests and educational needs of faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students to inspire research, education, and practice in the development of a center on aging and well-being for older adults. The scan consisted of a search of university faculty and researchers regarding research on aging; a…
Descriptors: Well Being, Aging (Individuals), Educational Needs, College Students
Cybernetic Service-Learning Course Development: Lessons Learned
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Marx, Jonathan I.; Miller, Lee Q. – Educational Gerontology, 2009
Although the title of the course, Combating Loneliness among Older People in Contemporary Society, states a clear goal, our service-learning class was shaped by five guiding parameters. By avoiding certain things, we allowed the course to self-organize and evolve into a learning experience beyond the one originally envisioned. This paper…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Cybernetics, Learning Experience, Instructional Design
Clothing Preferences of Older Women: Implications for Gerontology and the American Clothing Industry.
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Spruiell, Phyllis R.; Jernigan, Marian – Educational Gerontology, 1982
Investigated the clothing preferences and problems of older women, using personal interviews. Presents results of preferred styles in detail. Discusses implications of the research for gerontologists in higher education and for the American clothing industry. (RC)
Descriptors: Clothing, Design Preferences, Design Requirements, Females