Reinventing the Wheel: Lessons Learned in Redesigning a Gerontology Program

Abstract

In light of regional needs for a gerontology program, two faculty set out redesign the minor curriculum by incorporating a more interdisciplinary focus, by garnering faculty and administrative support, and through strategic student recruitment. This article outlines five lessons learned from the process of creating, implementing, and reflecting on a new...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Aging/Social Gerontology

Resource Type(s):

Essay

Class Level(s):

Any Level

Class Size(s):

Any

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. After reviewing this resources, the reader will understand the process of developing an interdisciplinary gerontology curriculum.
2. After reviewing this resources, the reader will recognize the challenges inherent in the process of curricular redesign.