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Scrivano, Rachel M.; McCullock, Seth P. – Communication Teacher, 2022
Ageism is highly prevalent, especially among college students. However, efforts to reduce ageism largely take place in helping professions. This activity seeks to promote positive perceptions toward older adults and aging among communication undergraduate students through gerontological education, a positive intergeneration contact experience, a…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Reflection
Semanko, Anna M.; Hinsz, Verlin B. – Teaching of Psychology, 2022
Background: Equal employment opportunity guidelines and concepts are important for increasing equity in the workplace. Given the large number of undergraduate students currently in or entering the workforce, it is critical to convey these concepts in a manner that increases student understanding of appropriate organizational behavior. Objective:…
Descriptors: Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Industrial Psychology, Organizational Climate, Undergraduate Students
Boss, Roberta S. – 1984
Drawing from recent research, this paper attempts to refute some of the commonly held assumptions about the inevitable decline of intellect as part of the aging process and point to ways educators can expand educational opportunities for older adults. After exploring some of the myths and stereotypes about senile, disoriented, helpless, rigid,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals)

Sorgman, Margo I.; Sorensen, Marilou – Theory into Practice, 1984
Ageism is a relevant topic of study because of its inevitability for all humankind. Student attitudes toward the elderly are generally negative and often follow stereotyped views found in books. An outline for use in developing a curriculum on aging is provided. (DF)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Tyminski, Lucy T.; And Others – 1984
Intended to accompany a series of six 15-minute color videocassette programs, this teacher's guide contains suggestions for teaching high school students to achieve the series goals, which are to: (1) acquire accurate information about the elderly and the aging process by debunking myths that currently surround this biological, psychological, and…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Audiovisual Aids, High Schools
Kimeldorf, Martin – 1999
Based on the view that intergenerational friendships between older adults and high school students enrich the lives of both groups, the Grandfriends Project is a program for bringing students and elderly members of the community together. High school students receive "basic training" for visiting a nursing home, are taught listening and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Community Programs
Snowden, Fraser; Taylor, Maxine – 1979
A syllabus for the "Health and Humanities" interdisciplinary course at Northwestern State University, Louisiana, is presented. An introduction suggests that with the proliferation of technological advances in the field of health care, there is a need for reconsideration of many moral, ethical, legal, and humanistic questions. Information…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, College Programs, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives

Wight, Randall D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1989
Describes a class in human development where students took on roles of the elderly by simulating physical constraints and aging. Depicts their reactions to the conditions and behaviors of the elderly. Allows students to examine their personal conceptions of the elderly. Finds study fostered empathy with senior adults. (Author/NL)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Attitude Change
McGinnis, Kathleen – 1991
This manual examines peace and justice themes with a specific domestic focus on issues rooted in the cultural, political, social, and economic fiber of the U.S. culture and economy. Each unit begins with overall goals for the unit with lessons developed around each goal. The lessons include brief background information for the teacher and…
Descriptors: Advertising, Age Discrimination, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking
American Bar Association, Chicago, IL. Special Committee on Youth Education for Citizenship. – 1988
The second in a special four-part series of law-school partnership handbooks on constitutional themes, this document focuses on equality. "Equality--the Forgotten Word" (J. A. Hughes) discusses what has been considered the U.S. Constitution's one flaw, its failure to abolish slavery, and the remedy to that flaw, the Fourteenth Amendment.…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Citizenship Education, Civil Rights Legislation, Constitutional Law
Cohen, Marc J., Ed. – 1994
This comprehensive report shows how hunger is interrelated with other social ills, including powerlessness, violence, poverty, environmental destruction, and discrimination. More than a billion people are too poor to afford an adequate diet and other essential of life such as health care, housing, sanitation, safe water, and education. In the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Age Discrimination, Environment, Ethnic Discrimination
Park, Susan Kay; Simmons, Jim – 1995
This document is an interactive, intergenerational guide designed to help organize group or individual study of "Causes of Hunger." The guide includes activities, worship aids, Bible studies, and a resource list--all adapted for classes, weekend retreats, and evening meetings. The guide is divided into nine sessions to be used with a variety of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Age Discrimination, Environment, Ethnic Discrimination
Young, I. Phillip; Oto, Todd – Leadership and Policy in Schools, 2004
A national random sample of senior high school principals evaluated the paper credentials of hypothetical teacher candidates varying both in national origin (Asian, Hispanic, or Native American) and in chronological age (control condition, 29 years old, or 49 years old) for a focal teacher position either in their building (proximal) or in their…
Descriptors: Teacher Competencies, Age Differences, American Indians, Principals

Kilgour, David – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Asserts that, if current demographic trends continue, 25% of Canada's population will be 65-years old or older by the year 2031. Discusses the impact of these trends on public spending, health care, and other public policies. Concludes that sound planning and judicious use of resources can help prevent any compromises. (CFR)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Demography, Elementary Secondary Education

Goranson, Donald G., Ed. – 1992
Designed for secondary students, the 20 lessons in this volume promote education for, with, and about older adults and prepare students to participate in the changing world. Lessons 1-3 explore attitudes about aging through word association, confront the aging process, and examine values regarding time. Lessons 4-6 study aging in different times…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging Education, Ancient History, Attitude Change
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