ERIC Number: EJ1333389
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-1740-4622
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Applying Gerontological Education, Intergenerational Contact, and Reflective Writing to Address Ageism among College Students
Communication Teacher, v36 n2 p94-98 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 reflective writing assignment, and class discussion. Courses: Interpersonal, intergroup, health communication, communication and aging. Objectives: This activity seeks to (1) increase student knowledge of older adults and aging, (2) improve student attitudes toward the aging process, and (3) enhance relationships between students and older adults.
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Reflection, Writing Assignments, Aging Education, Introductory Courses, Intergenerational Programs, Aging (Individuals)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: Adult Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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