The Effects of a Second-Grade Social Studies Curriculum Infused with Positive Aging Concepts on Children's Attitudes Towards Aging
| Autor: | Mary J. Cruise, Diane Hembacher |
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| Rok vydání: | 2006 |
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Gerontology
Sociology and Political Science media_common.quotation_subject education Social studies Education Brainstorming Perception mental disorders Attitude change Health education Association (psychology) Psychology Curriculum psychological phenomena and processes media_common Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | Theory & Research in Social Education. 34:58-97 |
| ISSN: | 2163-1654 0093-3104 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00933104.2006.10473298 |
| Popis: | As the number of elderly people in our society increases, it becomes especially important for children to develop positive attitudes towards elders and towards their own aging. The American Association for Health Education has recommended the infusion of positive aging concepts in the K-12 curriculum. This qualitative study investigated the effects of a second-grade standards-based social studies curriculum infused with positive aging concepts on children's attitudes towards aging. Aging concepts were incorporated by means of two strategies: literature portraying positive images of older people, and interviews with elders. Triangulation of results from a word-association task, a brainstorming task, a discussion, and teachers' journals indicated that there was a positive change in children's perceptions of aging. Findings suggest that the teacher plays a key role in guiding discussions. In addition, children reported favorable experiences with both literature and interview activities. |
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