Service-Learning Projects in an Undergraduate Gerontology Course: A Six-Stage Model and Application |
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| Authors: | Jaime L K Anstee Susan G Harris Keri D Pruitt Judith A Sugar |
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| Institution: | 1. University of Nevada-Reno , Nevada, USA janstee@gmail.com;3. University of Nevada-Reno , Nevada, USA |
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| Abstract: | Service-learning opportunities are prominent on many college campuses. The process of designing and implementing service-learning experiences, especially for students of gerontology, however, has rarely been addressed. The current article briefly reviews the background and utility of service-learning in gerontology courses, describes our service-learning project, outlines a general six-stage model for developing service-learning projects in gerontology courses, and describes our process of integrating the service-learning project into an introductory gerontology course. Finally, we demonstrate that in conjunction with the promotion of evaluative practices, service-learning in the gerontology classroom presents a promising practice for creating healthier communities. |
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