Enhancing Student Gerocompetencies: Evaluation of an Intergenerational Service Learning Course
| Autor: | Debra Fromm Faria, Carmen I. Aponte, David W. Steitz, Jason Dauenhauer |
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| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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Adult
Program evaluation Gerontology Social Work Students Health Occupations Educational measurement Nursing (miscellaneous) Attitude of Health Personnel MEDLINE Service-learning Education Intervention (counseling) Humans Medical education Social work Problem-Based Learning Middle Aged Problem-based learning Evaluation Studies as Topic Geriatrics Intergenerational Relations Scale (social sciences) Female Educational Measurement Psychology Social Sciences (miscellaneous) Program Evaluation |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Gerontological Social Work. 53:319-335 |
| ISSN: | 1540-4048 0163-4372 |
| Popis: | This article describes the development and evaluation of an intergenerational service-learning course designed to promote social work gerocompetencies. Service-learning opportunities were structured into the course, including an optional evidence-based falls prevention program, for older adults, entitled A Matter of Balance (MOB). Significant differences between pre- and posttest scores on the Geriatric Social Work Competency Scale (GSWCS) were noted for students in the service learning course (n=13). Once MOB was introduced as an independent variable, the MOB participants scored the highest mean posttest scores for 2 GSWCS domains: values, ethics, and theoretical perspectives; and intervention. The benefits of utilizing social work gerocompetencies to guide course objectives, content, and student outcomes are discussed. |
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