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Transforming Social Work Education: The First Decade of the Hartford Geriatric Social Work Initiative
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Hooyman, Nancy R. – Council on Social Work Education, 2009
This book, celebrating the Geriatric Social Work Initiative's 10th Anniversary, documents the effect that its educational programs have had on shaping gerontological social work education as a whole. Each chapter highlights various aspects of this John A. Hartford Foundation-funded initiative--its competency-based education, model for curricular…
Descriptors: Program Descriptions, Geriatrics, Educational Gerontology, Organizational Change
Advancing Gerontological Social Work Education.
Mellor, M. Joanna, Ed.; Ivry, Joann, Ed. – 2002
Chapters in this volume reflect a variety of issues related to education for gerontological social work. Chapters in section 1, "Geriatrics and Gerontology in Social Work Education," are: (1) "Social Work's Pursuit of a Common Professional Framework: Have We Reached a Milestone?" (Roberta Greene and Colleen Galambos); (2) "Basic Gerontological…
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Gerontology, Professional Education, Social Work
Aging and Communication.
Oyer, Herbert J., Ed.; Oyer, E. Jane, Ed. – 1976
This volume presents comprehensive discussions dealing with the importance to older people of communication. Chapters, written by professionals and educators representing numerous viewpoints and disciplines, cover such topics as basic considerations in communicating with older people, the retiree's perspective on communication, generation gaps,…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Consumer Economics, Geriatrics, Interpersonal Relationship
Aging: Prospects and Issues. Revised. 1976.
Davis, Richard H., Ed. – 1976
Completely revised and updated since its first edition in 1973, the book explores an even wider range of concerns regarding gerontology. Part 1 presents an overview of the multiple aspects of gerontology, and includes the following chapters: (1) Aging: Prospects and Issues, Richard H. Davis; (2) Aging: The Psychologist's Perspective, James E.…
Descriptors: Age, Anthologies, Bibliographies, Geriatrics
Education for the Aging; Living with a Purpose as Older Adults through Education: An Overview of Current Developments.
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Grabowski, Stanley M., Ed.; Mason, W. Dean, Ed. – 1974
Directed toward the practitioner, the book is a compilation by 18 knowledgeable, experienced authors of some of the recent literature and current practices in the field relating to aging. The book consists of seven parts: (1) The Older Adult as Learner, (2) The Role of Education in an Aging Society, (3) The Aging Individual and the Changing Nature…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Adult Learning, Attitude Change, Community Health Services
Gerontology Instruction in Higher Education.
Peterson, David A.; Bolton, Christopher R. – 1980
Gerontology instruction at the college and university level is analyzed in light of various developments, major issues confronting the field, and specific needs of faculty and administrators. Chapters discuss: growth of interest in aging and gerontology; growing awareness of the aging in higher education; the literature of gerontology education;…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Credentials, Curriculum Development, Educational Gerontology