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Lookup NU author(s): Dr Ellen Tullo, Professor Laura GreavesORCiD, Dr Luisa WakelingORCiD
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As the number of older people in society increases, gaining an awareness of the needs of an aging population is important for university students from all academic backgrounds. Using a multidisciplinary approach to aging, we developed a new teaching module (NU-AGE [Newcastle University Aging Generations Education]) aimed at students enrolled in all undergraduate degree programs at our university. In acknowledgement of the important role that members of the public can play in higher education, we recruited a team of older adults to help design and deliver the module. The curriculum was constructed through collaboration with older members of the public and students to outline both the pertinent challenges facing an aging society, and the positive aspects of aging. The team of older adults contributed to the development and delivery of a series of interactive teaching sessions for a cohort of undergraduate students and collaborated with evaluation of the module. Early analysis of evaluation data suggested that students and members of the public highly valued the opportunity to interact and exchange ideas about the importance of aging in society in a multidisciplinary environment.
Author(s): Tullo E, Greaves L, Wakeling L
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Educational Gerontology
Year: 2016
Volume: 42
Issue: 10
Pages: 698-705
Print publication date: 01/10/2016
Online publication date: 15/08/2016
Acceptance date: 15/08/2016
ISSN (print): 0360-1277
ISSN (electronic): 1521-0472
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2016.1218705
DOI: 10.1080/03601277.2016.1218705
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