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Swinging Bridge - December 5, 2013, Dan Row Dec 2013

Swinging Bridge - December 5, 2013, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - November 14, 2013, Dan Row Nov 2013

Swinging Bridge - November 14, 2013, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - October 31, 2013, Dan Row Oct 2013

Swinging Bridge - October 31, 2013, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - October 17, 2013, Dan Row Oct 2013

Swinging Bridge - October 17, 2013, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - September 26, 2013, Dan Row Sep 2013

Swinging Bridge - September 26, 2013, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - September 12, 2013, Dan Row Sep 2013

Swinging Bridge - September 12, 2013, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - May 1, 2013, Stephanie Wilson May 2013

Swinging Bridge - May 1, 2013, Stephanie Wilson

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Swinging Bridge - April 10, 2013, Stephanie Wilson Apr 2013

Swinging Bridge - April 10, 2013, Stephanie Wilson

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Swinging Bridge - March 27, 2013, Stephanie Wilson Mar 2013

Swinging Bridge - March 27, 2013, Stephanie Wilson

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Two Thumbs Up: Using Popular Films In Introductory Aging Courses, Rona J. Karasik, Raeann Hamon, Jennifer Writz, Anand Moddu Reddy Mar 2013

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 …


Swinging Bridge - February 27, 2013, Stephanie Wilson Feb 2013

Swinging Bridge - February 27, 2013, Stephanie Wilson

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Swinging Bridge - February 13, 2013, Stephanie Wilson Feb 2013

Swinging Bridge - February 13, 2013, Stephanie Wilson

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