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Assignments

Innovative assignments developed by social work faculty nationwide for infusion in foundation courses or used in a gerontology course are presented here and organized by the relevant competency domains.


I.       VALUES, ETHICS, AND THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES

Ethnogeriatrics Group Assignment

Field Practicum: Intergenerational Observation

Film Viewing & Self Reflection

Human Behavior and the Social Environment Paper

Interview Assignment: Family Heritage Gift

Interviews and Observations on Older Adults

Longevity Game Assignment

Oral History and Reflection on Aging

Oral History Journal Guidelines

Oral History Project Guidelines

Self-Portrait Poster Presentation: Assignment


II.      ASSESSMENT

Biopsychosocialspiritual Assessment and Intervention Plan

Communication Skills: Class Trip to Senior Center


III.    INTERVENTION

Treatment Team Case Assignment


IV.     AGING SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES

Adult Education Programs Needs Assessment

Applying Problem Analysis to Medicare Benefits

Community Participation with Older People: Macro Practice Assignment

Community and Evaluation Practice Assignment

Elder Support Policy Paper

Marketing Plan for Adult Daycare Center

Older Adults in the Community or Organization: Macro Practice Assignment

Older Americans Act and the Area Agency on Aging Assignment

Research Methods in Social Work I

Sampling Issues: Foundation Research Assignment

Selecting a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

Treatment Team Case Assignment

Understanding Variables in Research - Using Older Adults as Exemplars

Use of a National Data Base to Infuse Aging in Research Courses

   


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