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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0360-1277
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Social Work Knowledge of Facts on Aging: Influence of Field and Classroom Education
Birkenmaier, Julie; Rowan, Noell L.; Damron-Rodriguez, JoAnn; Lawrance, Frances P.; Volland, Patricia J.
Educational Gerontology, v35 n9 p784-800 2009
Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz (FAQ) was used to measure aging knowledge outcomes of 323 practicum students engaged in aging-focused practica at pre- and posttest across 11 universities. Significant improvement in knowledge scores (p = 0.0001) was found for graduates of the enhanced field education programs. Taking aging course work was a significant (p = 0.0001) influence on knowledge outcomes. Combined with coursework, the practicum students experienced increased knowledge of aging. When experiential and didactic learning is combined, increased knowledge about facts of aging occurs. (Contains 5 tables.)
Descriptors: Practicums, Social Work, Aging (Individuals), Pretests Posttests, Scores, Knowledge Level, Aging Education, Measures (Individuals), College Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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