CHARTING NEW TERRITORIES: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF MICRO-CREDENTIALS IN GERONTOLOGY EDUCATION
2024

Exploring Micro-Credentials in Gerontology Education

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Author Information

Author(s): M Aaron Guest

Hypothesis

How can micro-credentials enhance gerontology education and practice?

Conclusion

Micro-credentials have the potential to significantly impact gerontology education by providing targeted skill development.

Supporting Evidence

  • Micro-credentials signify competency in specific skill sets.
  • Their emergence in gerontology is relatively recent.
  • They may challenge existing paradigms in education.

Takeaway

Micro-credentials are like small badges that show you learned something specific, and they can help people in gerontology get better at their jobs.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1000

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