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ERIC Number: EJ1416851
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
EISSN: EISSN-2163-5811
Teaching Note--Bridging the Gap: Service Learning with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Aesha John
Journal of Social Work Education, v60 n1 p155-162 2024
Intellectual Disabilities (ID) remains an underrepresented topic in social work curriculum, which perhaps results in relatively few social workers opting to practice with people with ID. To address this curricular gap, the article describes three need-based service learning initiatives developed in partnership with community agencies. Students enrolled in three social work courses either (a) conducted a recreation preference assessment with individuals with ID at a day habilitation center, (b) co-facilitated a book club meeting for adults with ID, or (c) assisted with a job training session for adults with ID. Students' critical reflection papers indicated shifts in attitude toward individuals with ID and positive perceptions of the service learning assignments. Future directions include a systematic evaluation of student learning outcomes.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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