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ERIC Number: EJ997742
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 21
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0270-1960
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Reflecting on Reflection: Capitalizing on the Learning in Intergenerational Service-Learning
Karasik, Rona J.
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, v34 n1 p78-98 2013
Intergenerational service-learning has become an important practice in gerontology and geriatrics education. Although numerous benefits of service-learning have been documented, greater attention to critical reflection, a key component for harvesting the learning in service-learning, is needed to increase our understanding of what students really are learning from intergenerational service-learning and how we may best enhance the positive aspects of that learning. This article examines the elements necessary for effective service-learning reflection, as well as reports on the results of a survey of gerontology and geriatric educators (N = 142) regarding their experiences with intergenerational service-learning and their use of specific reflection practices. The findings suggest that the types and implementation of service-learning reflection activities used in aging courses vary considerably. The importance of service-learning reflection and its associated benefits and challenges are discussed. (Contains 3 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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