A qualitative research project was carried out to investigate how first-year graduate students integrated their field work learning with their classroom leaning ("N"?=?17). The study reveals the students' difficulty in integrating their practical learning with theoretical classroom knowledge. Using grounded theory analysis, two…

Student- or learner-centered teaching has an historical context--it is old and new. This article traces the path that has brought us full circle to once again concentrating on student learning instead of teacher teaching--from the era of learning being restricted to the wealthy and privileged, to today where learning institutions are inclusive.…

Potential differences in the learning abilities of adults and children, how they affect learning, and how to maximize adult education effectiveness are explored. The discussion of the differences and changes in the ability to learn covers such changes as those of physical attributes and mental abilities, as well as the role of both the…

Discusses how social gerontologists and researchers attempt to integrate accurate and emphasizing techniques about age related phenomena into their curricula. Focuses on quantitative and critical thinking skills used to manipulate raw data in a class census project. Concludes students were encouraged to use information and facts to make…

Discusses the impact on society of segregated age groups, especially within families. Limited contact with older people promotes stereotyping and discrimination. Six reasons for learning about older people and the aging process are given, along with cross cultural comparisons and several information activities for children. For journal…

This lesson plan is designed for a 50-minute class to teach adult caretakers of the aged about the psychological aspects of aging. The lesson is part of a course for caregivers in residential facilities and in home care. The lesson plan contains references, a list of equipment needed, objectives, information on how to set up the classroom, and the…