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ERIC Number: EJ620970
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0360-1277
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Benefits of Intergenerational Service-Learning to Human Services Majors.
Blieszner, Rosemary; Artale, Lisa M.
Educational Gerontology, v27 n1 p71-87 Jan-Feb 2001
Data from 214 students in adult development and aging classes (117 participated in service learning) indicated that service learning did not seem to affect social values, civic attitudes, or achievement. It did result in improved understanding of course concepts, dispelled myths about aging, and reinforced career choices. (SK)
Descriptors: Educational Gerontology, Higher Education, Human Services, Intergenerational Programs, Outcomes of Education, Service Learning
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue on Service Learning in Gerontology Education.