CONCEPTUALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A COURSE ON AGING TO INFANCY: A LIFE COURSE RETROSPECTIVE

This paper describes the conceptualization and implementation of an innovative undergraduate interdisciplinary course that uses life course theory to capture the depth and breadth of the human experience. The collaboration among four faculty representing gerontological social work, occupational ther...

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Published in:Educational gerontology 2003-11, Vol.29 (10), p.841-850
Main Authors: Schuster, Elizabeth Oates, Francis-Connolly, Elizabeth, Alford-Trewn, Peggy, Brooks, Judi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allied Health Occupations Education
Course Content
Higher Education
Individual Development
Interdisciplinary Approach
Life Review
Life Span
Reminiscence
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Summary:This paper describes the conceptualization and implementation of an innovative undergraduate interdisciplinary course that uses life course theory to capture the depth and breadth of the human experience. The collaboration among four faculty representing gerontological social work, occupational therapy, nursing, and dietetics and human nutrition is described, as are the unique teaching strategies utilized. In addition, an unusual retrospective approach to human development is highlighted. Through their participation in this course, future health care practitioners will be able to work effectively with clients throughout the life span in an interdisciplinary environment.
ISSN:0360-1277
1521-0472
DOI:10.1080/716100360