Green Chemistry in the Third Age: Engaging Older Adults in Learning about Sustainability

Davis, Pryce

Abstract

The learning sciences takes a broad interest in learning across lifespans. Yet, there is a lack of research on the learning of older adults and how they engage with pivotal socio-scientific issues. This paper reports on a series of events designed to inform older adults about sustainability. Over 200 participants engaged in discussions with experts around sustainable chemistry. Results demonstrate that these participants learned new things about sustainability and how to mediate environmental concerns.

Citation

Davis, P. (2021). Green Chemistry in the Third Age: Engaging Older Adults in Learning about Sustainability. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2021) (1051-1052)

• Conference Name: 15th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2021)
• Conference Location: Bochum, Germany
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2021
• Acceptance Date: Feb 27, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Jun 8, 2021
• Publication Date: Jun 8, 2021
• Deposit Date: May 19, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: May 23, 2022
• Pages: 1051-1052
• Series Title: ISLS Annual Meeting
• Book Title: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2021)
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/8136045
• Publisher URL: https://repository.isls.org/handle/1/7391