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Two Thumbs Up: Using Popular Films In Introductory Aging Courses, Rona J. Karasik, Raeann Hamon, Jennifer Writz, Anand Moddu Reddy
Two Thumbs Up: Using Popular Films In Introductory Aging Courses, Rona J. Karasik, Raeann Hamon, Jennifer Writz, Anand Moddu Reddy
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Good teaching requires thoughtful planning and creative thinking, especially when trying to engage students in material that is unfamiliar to them or encumbered by stereotypes, like aging. Classic and contemporary media can provide unique teaching opportunities in gerontology classrooms. Popular films can have a powerful influence over viewers’ attitudes and perceptions, and spur in-depth discussions of aging-related topics common to introductory aging courses (e.g., ageism, abuse, inequality, caregiving, healthy aging, and intimate relationships). Additionally, films appeal to multiple learning styles, engaging a variety of learners. This article examines the value of using films in introductory aging courses, offers strategies for …
A Conspiracy Revealed: The Divine Conspiracy (By Willard, D.), Paul A. Johns, Steven J. Sandage
A Conspiracy Revealed: The Divine Conspiracy (By Willard, D.), Paul A. Johns, Steven J. Sandage
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When I (Paul) first obtained Willard’s book The Divine Conspiracy, I could not help but notice the attractive painting of two ripe plums on the cover. “What a nice touch,” I thought. “A fine painting—a little color, artistic shapes, and angles. It grabs my attention.” But after feasting upon the wisdom behind this finely decorated cover, I came to appreci-ate the symbolism of fruit on the tree. In The Divine Conspiracy, Willard gives maturing Christians an opportunity to reconceptualize their place in the kingdom of heaven. As a fitting completion to Willard’s wisdom-filled “trilogy on the spiritual life” (p. xvii), …