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Teaching Aging Through Intersectionality for MSTEM and Other Disciplines.
Kristina M Hash1, Mandana R Weirich1
11245805631 School of Social Work, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, West Virginia Univeristy, Morgantown, WV, USA.
International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|April 24, 2020
Summary
This study proposes a gerontology education model for STEM professionals. It aims to equip them to support older adults by focusing on diversity and intersectionality in aging.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- STEM Education
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Growing need for gerontology education in social services and healthcare.
- Increasing importance of educating professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields to support the aging population.
- Current gerontology training often focuses on normative aging experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a model for educating a diverse range of students, including those in STEM fields, in gerontology.
- To equip MSTEM professionals with the knowledge to assist older adults and their families.
- To foster understanding and effective work with older adults, emphasizing diversity and intersectionality.
Main Methods:
- Development of an educational model for gerontology.
- Integration of content on normative aging, major issues, and diverse experiences.
- Focus on critical analysis of age intersecting with other identities.
Main Results:
- A proposed educational framework for gerontology tailored for STEM students.
- Emphasis on understanding the heterogeneity of the older adult population.
- Highlighting the role of MSTEM professionals in enhancing the lives of older adults.
Conclusions:
- Gerontology education is crucial for STEM professionals to effectively support an aging society.
- A comprehensive model must address the diversity and intersectionality of aging experiences.
- This approach can empower MSTEM professionals to build supports for self-determined, healthy, and happy lives for older adults.
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