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[Educational gerontology and social work]
Cornelia Kricheldorff1, Stefanie Klott2
1Katholische Hochschule Freiburg, Karlstr. 63, 79104, Freiburg, Deutschland. cornelia.kricheldorff@kh-freiburg.de.
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|June 9, 2017
Summary
Educational gerontology, grounded in geragogy, integrates gerontology, education, and social work. It emphasizes lifelong learning and social participation for older adults, especially those with less formal education.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Educational Science
- Geragogy as an interdisciplinary field
- Social Work with Older Adults
Background:
- Educational gerontology has evolved over 40 years, addressing social and demographic changes.
- Geragogy provides a theoretical foundation at the intersection of gerontology, education, and social work.
- Research highlights the synergy between geragogy and social work in theory and practice.
Observation:
- Gerontology and social work sciences inform the development of geragogy.
- Current research synthesizes social gerontology premises within educational gerontology.
- Projects demonstrate educational work across gerontological fields, incorporating participatory methods.
Findings:
- Geragogy's core developmental lines align with gerontology and social work discourse.
- Educational gerontology synthesizes theoretical premises from social gerontology.
- Participatory approaches and the elderly as experts are central to educational gerontology.
Implications:
- Lifelong learning and openness are crucial for older adults' orientation and social participation.
- Educational gerontology must engage less educated older adults for social integration.
- Social work methods are vital for effective outreach and inclusion in educational gerontology.
Keywords:
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