Art Education for Older Adults.

Gibbs, Michael; Boughton, Doug

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ERIC Number: EJ615744

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Publication Date: 1998

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Art Education for Older Adults.

Gibbs, Michael; Boughton, Doug

Australian Art Education, v21 n1 p39-42 1998

Explores an art education program offered in two aged-care homes in South Australia. Examines the argument for the establishment of gerogogy (education for older adults). Addresses considerations of art education for older adults, the research approach, the learning model that emerged, teaching, and recommendations for further research. (CMK)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Art Education, Educational Practices, Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Outcomes of Education, Program Content, Role of Education, Social Influences, Student Empowerment, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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