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Service Learning: A Multidimensional Approach to Meaningful Learning Outcomes in a Practice Profession
Author(s) -
Misty G. Smith
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
insight
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1933-4869
pISSN - 1933-4850
DOI - 10.46504/16202102sm
Subject(s) - service learning , psychology , social work , medical education , service (business) , experiential learning , pedagogy , medicine , economy , economics , economic growth
A service learning project was used to encourage social work student engagement with older adults, support a community need, and meet the course objectives, one being conducting a social work assessment. Paired with an older adult resident, students applied theoretical concepts to a practice experience to meet student learning outcomes and expand comfort levels. Fourteen students participated in the convergent-mixed methods study. Assessment scales regarding bias and knowledge were administered and written reflections were recorded. Findings suggest students experienced deeper learning from applying theory and skills and had a positive shift in perspectives of older adults through the service-learning experience.

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