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ERIC Number: EJ1029681
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 8
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
Research Note-Testing for Gerontological Competencies: A Pilot Study
Galambos, Colleen; Curl, Angela L.; Woodbury, Karen
Journal of Social Work Education, v50 n1 p191-196 2014
This article reports on the pilot delivery of an evaluation method to gauge student learning of gerontological competencies. Using a pretest and posttest design, data were collected on 46 students over 3 classes. Results indicated significant improvement in how students rated or perceived their competencies skill level between pretest and posttest scores (p < 0.01).
Descriptors: Gerontology, Pilot Projects, Delivery Systems, Evaluation Methods, Competency Based Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Pretests Posttests, Skill Development, College Students, Questionnaires, Student Surveys, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Educational Gerontology, Achievement Gains
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: United States (Midwest)