China's aging population and the emergence of smart elderly care present significant pedagogical challenges for gerontology education. Current experimental teaching approaches in this recently established undergraduate field frequently misalign with industry requirements. This research introduces an innovative "industry-education integration and AI technology dual-driven" teaching model. By examining pedagogical limitations and industry developments, we develop a "three-tier progressive, four-dimensional integration" framework for experimental curriculum reform. Our model seeks to connect theoretical learning with practical applications, developing students' competencies for technology-enhanced elderly care environments.

Lin Du, Mengyao Cheng. A Dual-Driven Experimental Teaching Model for Gerontology: Integrating Industry and AI Technology. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 11: 14-18. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2025.071103.

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