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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