Goals

This module is intended to:

• give an overview of basic retirement and financial issues;
• highlight some of the factors affecting retirement security - in particular to highlight some gender and racial disparities; and
• sensitize students to the importance of retirement planning.

By including an interactive component which returns results based on user input, the module is intended to personalize the issues and provoke thoughtful exploration of further resources.

Target Audience

The target audience for this module is post-secondary students and/or professionals who are learning about aging and gerontology.

Structure

The module steps through a series of information. The initial pages provide a demographic overview, and the subsequent pages interactively return results based on the user input. Links and references to further resources are provided at the end.

Scope

This module is about general financial issues in retirement. It is not a financial planning tool, nor is it intended to give specific or individualized financial recommendations. Instead, it uses averaged data to highlight the relevant issues for consideration.

Instructor Information

All of the modules in IOA Learning were planned as self-paced learning activities that could be incorporated into instructional settings in different ways:

• as an out-of class reading assignment;
• as a distance learning experience;
• as an in-class activity -- the module provides thought-provoking questions and activities that can stimulate a group discussion.

Feel free to link to any or all of the modules. We would be happy to hear your feedback
and suggestions.

User Assistance

The "Tools & Info" menu at the top right of every screen includes technical assistance information and answers to frequently asked questions.

 

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