Journal article
Geriatric Enrichment in Social Work Education: Lessons Learned from the GeroRich Projects
Journal of gerontological social work, Vol.52(4), pp.354-376
04/24/2009
DOI: 10.1080/01634370802609023
PMID: 19382024
Abstract
The Geriatric Enrichment in Social Work Education (GeroRich) initiative was a critical step in addressing the national shortage of social workers interested in gerontological practice. Sixty-seven social work programs participated in the 3-year GeroRich project designed to infuse gerontological content into the BSW and MSW curriculum. This study analyzed the lessons learned by participating institutions about the curriculum enrichment effort. Five themes emerged from the qualitative analysis of GeroRich final reports: (a) obtaining faculty buy-in and faculty development, (b) increasing student interest and engagement, (c) developing community partners, (d) developing interdisciplinary linkages, and (e) facilitating institutional commitment and sustainability. The findings from this study provide valuable information on the implementation of curricular enrichment efforts in gerontology that can benefit social work and other health care disciplines.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Geriatric Enrichment in Social Work Education: Lessons Learned from the GeroRich Projects
- Creators
- Sara Sanders - University of IowaLorraine T. Dorfman - University of IowaJerry G. Ingram - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of gerontological social work, Vol.52(4), pp.354-376
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- DOI
- 10.1080/01634370802609023
- PMID
- 19382024
- ISSN
- 0163-4372
- eISSN
- 1540-4048
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/24/2009
- Academic Unit
- Liberal Arts and Science Admin; School of Social Work
- Record Identifier
- 9984307258802771
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