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Intergenerational service-learning.(Bachelor of Social Work )
Abstract
In an effort to infuse gerontological content throughout a BSW curriculum, a series of mandated service-learning assignments was implemented to expose social work majors to work with older adults as well as offer real-life settings in which to apply their skills. The development and implementation of those assignments in agency settings is described in this paper. Additionally, the outcomes are presented in terms of the services and benefits provided, and the degree of satisfaction by the agencies and students with this pedagogical method.
Introduction
Research has shown that little or no gerontology content has been infused in most ...
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