I saw this on Twitter and love the assignment and the results.
I instruct an upper-year undergraduate course on Healthy Aging at @queensu – for one of the assignments, students were asked to create an infographic discussing a common myth about aging. I have permission to share some of the infographics with you… 1/7
This assignment was recommended by Dr. Stewart at @queensu. Students were asked to identify why the myth is harmful, use evidence to discuss why they are untrue and suggest ways to combat it. Here are a few examples: 2/7
Follow the full thread for the others myths, such as “older adults are not crucial members of society,” “Older adults should skip exercising to avoid injury,” “All older adults should skip strength-based exercise,” and more.
Nice work Healthy Aging students! I’m busy grading my own students work but these all look like As to me.
Help share if you’re still on Twitter.
I am so proud of all of the students in this class and their engagement in learning about healthy aging! Please help me in sharing these #myths and # stereotypes about #healthyaging so others can learn as well!
Philosopher, feminist, parent, and cyclist! Co-founder of Fit Is a Feminist Issue, co-author of Fit at Mid-Life: A Feminist Fitness Journey, published by Greystone Books.
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