ABSTRACT The scope of AGHE’s responsibility to gerontology and geriatrics extends worldwide, as reflected in its tag line, “Global Leaders in Education on Aging.” Optimal responses to worldwide demographic transitions can only come from persons well versed in the dimensions of aging and trained and globally situated to translate that knowledge into effective and culturally appropriate solutions. This article reviews the evolution of AGHE’s role in initiating and fostering global networks of educators in gerontology and geriatrics, including collaborative efforts with major international organizations (e.g., WHO, UN, IAGG) to increase the visibility and appreciation of aging-related issues among world leaders; sponsoring national and international meetings and publications to promote the exchange of ideas and refinement of teaching methodologies; initiating and adapting new models of gerontological training enhanced by advances in information and communication technology; and supporting world-wide cohorts of emerging scholars to assume leadership roles within the organization. Recommendations for next steps are considered.

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AGHE 作为老龄化教育的全球领导者的演变：为什么、如何以及下一步是什么

摘要 AGHE 对老年学和老年病学的责任范围遍及全球，正如其标语“老龄化教育的全球领导者”所反映的那样。对全球人口转变的最佳反应只能来自那些精通老龄化问题、接受过培训并在全球范围内将这些知识转化为有效和文化上适当的解决方案的人。本文回顾了 AGHE 在发起和培养全球老年学和老年学教育者网络方面的作用的演变，包括与主要国际组织（例如，世卫组织、联合国、IAGG）的合作努力，以提高世界对老龄化相关问题的知名度和认识。领导者；赞助国内和国际会议和出版物，以促进思想交流和教学方法的改进；发起和调整因信息和通信技术的进步而加强的老年学培训新模式；并支持世界范围内的新兴学者群体在组织内担任领导角色。考虑下一步的建议。