Building Cross Cultural Perspectives in Gerontology and Geriatrics Education
The Changing Face of Aging Around The World, 41st AGHE Annual Meeting and Educational Leadership Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, United States Of America, 26 February - 01 March 2015, vol.1, no.1, pp.35-36, (Summary Text)
- Publication Type: Conference Paper / Summary Text
- Volume: 1
- City: Nashville, Tennessee
- Country: United States Of America
- Page Numbers: pp.35-36
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Building Cross Cultural Perspectives in Gerontology and Geriatrics Education. Nina M. Silverstein, Ozgur Arun, Tina M. Kruger, Jennifer Mendez, Dena Shenk, Kelly Fitzgerald, Judith L. Howe, Jason Holdsworth
Abstract Body: In planning for the 2017 International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) conference, Gerontology & Geriatrics Education will invite manuscripts for a special issue on cross cultural perspectives in gerontology and geriatric education. Examples could include but not be limited to focus of gerontology programs in countries outside of the United States; service learning/experiential opportunities through study abroad; faculty and student Exchanges; integrating cross cultural learning into gerontology curriculum; and geriatric education and cross-cultural sensitivity. This workshop invites attendees to share their efforts in creating opportunities for students and faculty to expand their knowledge and skills in global aging. Our panel will begin the discussion with the approach taken by a gerontology program in Turkey in building relationships with international scholars through conferences and guest faculty appointments and integrating global perspectives across their curriculum. We will then learn about a study abroad experience to Finland that integrated service-learning. Next, we will learn about cross-training among health care professionals in geriatrics and the cross-cultural and multi-cultural challenges and opportunities they face. Finally, we will hear ideas for incorporating cross-cultural, comparative perspectives in the teaching of gerontology and learn how activities at the United Nations can be implemented into a global aging course to teach students about aging activities that occur on a global level. The goal of the workshop is to continue dialogue on cross cultural perspectives and encourage the submission of scholarly manuscripts for the upcoming special issue. Objective 2: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to consider contributing manuscripts to an upcoming special issue of Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. Objective 1: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to consider examples of cross cultural perspectives in gerontology and geriatrics education for sharing with their own institutions.