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A service learning approach to teaching gerontology — a case study of a first year undergraduate seminar
Author(s)	Adam Shapiro
Journal title	Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, vol 23, no 2, 2002
Pages	pp 25-36
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Ageing process ; In-service training ; Teaching methods ; Universities ; United States of America.
Annotation	The concept of service-learning was first introduced in the US in the late 1960s, to reflect curricula that meet both human needs and students' educational development through community service. This article presents a case study on the implementation of a core service-learning requirement into an honours undergraduate gerontology seminar for new students. Students are placed in a variety of community agencies that serve older people, and are required to serve for a minimum of four hours per week in addition to their traditional academic studies. The process for integrating the course's service and non-service components is discussed, as are the informal evaluations from students. (KJ/RH).
Accession Number	CPA-030516222 A
Classmark	BG: QWD: VB: V5: 7T
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