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Fostering Age-Inclusive

Learning Communities

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Jenny Sasser, PhD

Gerontology Program & CTLE

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Lunch & Learn

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Thursday, 23 May 2024

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Welcome! Hello!

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  • Who are you (preferred name & pronouns)?

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  • What is/are your role(s) at PCC?

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  • Why did you come to this session?

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*Feel free to put your responses in the Chat

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Overview & Aims

  • Recognize the characteristics of age-inclusivity;

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  • Consider the strengths & challenges of multi-generational, age-diverse learning environments;

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  • Contribute to creating & fostering age-inclusive learning communities;

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  • Befriend our future older selves!

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Definition of Terms

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“Age-friendly”: Practices that aim to make educational opportunities more accessible for aging populations.

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“Age-inclusive”: Moves beyond the mere presence of age-friendly practices and reflects how these efforts are valued, recognized, and integrated into the campus environment and mission of an institution.

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From: Tools for Advancing Age Inclusivity in Higher Education (2021)

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Reflection & Discussion

    • How do you know it when you are part of an age-inclusive learning community?

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    • How does it feel? What are the qualities of the experience?

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    • What are the characteristics of the learning community?

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Looking Forward

No matter where you are in your life-course journey, what are you looking forward to?

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What’s Next?

Let’s keep the conversation going!

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Resources on Age-Inclusive Practices

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jennifer.sasser1@pcc.edu

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Thank you for coming!

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