Social Work Knowledge of Facts on Aging: Influence of Field and Classroom Education

Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz (FAQ) was used to measure aging knowledge outcomes of 323 practicum students engaged in aging-focused practica at pre- and posttest across 11 universities. Significant improvement in knowledge scores (p = .0001) was found for graduates of the enhanced field educati...

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Published in:Educational gerontology 2009-08, Vol.35 (9), p.784-800
Main Authors: Birkenmaier, Julie, Rowan, Noell L., Damron-Rodriguez, JoAnn, Lawrance, Frances P., Volland, Patricia J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging (Individuals)
Aging Education
College Students
Knowledge Level
Measures (Individuals)
Practicums
Pretests Posttests
Scores
Social Work
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Summary:Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz (FAQ) was used to measure aging knowledge outcomes of 323 practicum students engaged in aging-focused practica at pre- and posttest across 11 universities. Significant improvement in knowledge scores (p = .0001) was found for graduates of the enhanced field education programs. Taking aging course work was a significant (p = .0001) influence on knowledge outcomes. Combined with coursework, the practicum students experienced increased knowledge of aging. When experiential and didactic learning is combined, increased knowledge about facts of aging occurs.
ISSN:0360-1277
1521-0472
DOI:10.1080/03601270802708467