Rogers Anissa T, Gualco Kelly J, Hinckle Charles, Baber Rosie L
Social Work Program, University of Portland, Portland, Oregon 97203, USA.
J Gerontol Soc Work. 2013;56(4):335-55. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2013.775989.
Undergraduate social work programs are well-positioned to recruit students to gerontology, but little is known about how well curricular activities help foster students' commitment to the field. This study considers whether a small group of undergraduate students' interactions with older adults positively impacts students' plans to work with older adults; perceptions of skills; and feelings of comfort and competency in working with older adults. Experiences from this study suggest that experiential learning can positively impact students' perceptions of work with older adults, but may not be enough to draw students to the field. Implications for undergraduate education are discussed.
本科社会工作专业有很好的条件招募学生进入老年学领域，但对于课程活动如何有效培养学生对该领域的投入却知之甚少。本研究探讨了一小群本科生与老年人的互动是否会对学生与老年人共事的计划、技能认知以及与老年人共事时的舒适感和能力感产生积极影响。本研究的经验表明，体验式学习可以对学生对与老年人共事的认知产生积极影响，但可能不足以吸引学生投身该领域。文中还讨论了对本科教育的启示。
