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Peer reviewedSheldon, Jane P. – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Argues that one goal of teaching is to help students critically evaluate their own knowledge to see where biases and stereotypes exist. Presents an activity in which students generate stereotypes about older adults. Warns that instructors must prepare extensively to anticipate student responses and find research that addresses anticipated…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Class Activities, Critical Thinking, Higher Education
Peer reviewedNaveh-Benjamin, Moshe; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1989
Assesses students' concepts of aging at the beginning, middle, and end of a psychology of aging course. Results show students' knowledge reflected stereotypes in the beginning, but during the course, new concepts appeared. Claims instructors can benefit from using this technique to plan and assess success of course goals. (Author/NL)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Aging Education
