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Cotter, J. James; Welleford, E. Ayn; Drain, Cecil B. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2008
This article describes recent trends that have led to an emphasis on a learner-centered approach to gerontology and geriatrics education especially in distance-based education. A learner-centered approach to education has combined with technological advances to stimulate distance-enhanced education for students in geriatric and gerontology…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Gerontology, Health Personnel, Online Courses

Coogle, Constance L.; Parham, Iris A.; Welleford, E. Ayn; Netting, F. Ellen – Educational Gerontology, 2002
Pre/post course evaluations by 35 students in an interdisciplinary geriatric training program delivered via distance methods indicated an increase in interdisciplinary team skills. Students working with older clients had better attitudes about teams and were motivated to seek additional training. Distance delivery enabled outreach to underserved…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Course Evaluation, Distance Education, Geriatrics