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Publication Date: 2014
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Research Note-Testing for Gerontological Competencies: A Pilot Study
Galambos, Colleen; Curl, Angela L.; Woodbury, Karen
Journal of Social Work Education, v50 n1 p191-196 2014
This article reports on the pilot delivery of an evaluation method to gauge student learning of gerontological competencies. Using a pretest and posttest design, data were collected on 46 students over 3 classes. Results indicated significant improvement in how students rated or perceived their competencies skill level between pretest and posttest scores (p < 0.01).
Descriptors: Gerontology, Pilot Projects, Delivery Systems, Evaluation Methods, Competency Based Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Pretests Posttests, Skill Development, College Students, Questionnaires, Student Surveys, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Educational Gerontology, Achievement Gains
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Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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