You will have a total of three written assignments to turn in, five exercises that will not be turned in, and a final exam for this course . The course guide will help you organize your reading. Read the lesson in the course guide first, then the textbook chapter assigned for each lesson, then watch the video assigned to the lesson, if any. If you can answer the study questions and correctly use the key terms presented in the course guide, you have understood the main points of that lesson. You will also hear many of these concepts used in the videos.
Gerontology is a field enriched by one s experiences with older adults.
If you have had such interactions at work or in your family, keep these people in mind as you read the lessons and textbook and watch the videos. The study questions at the end of each chapter are designed to summarize the key issues raised in that lesson and reading. They are not turned in for grading. The best way to use the study questions is to scribble some answers and thoughts in a notebook or journal that you keep throughout the course. This will give you a chance to review earlier lessons and expand your thoughts on those lessons as you gain more insights into the topic.