Knowledge Outcomes Within Rotational Models of Social Work Field Education |
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| Authors: | Julie Birkenmaier Jami Curley Noell L Rowan |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Social Work , Saint Louis University , St. Louis , Missouri , USA birkenjm@slu.edu;3. School of Social Work , Saint Louis University , St. Louis , Missouri , USA;4. Kent School of Social Work , University of Louisville , Louisville , Kentucky , USA |
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| Abstract: | This study assessed knowledge outcomes among concurrent, concurrent/sequential, and sequential rotation models of field instruction. Posttest knowledge scores of students (n = 231) in aging-related field education were higher for students who participated in the concurrent rotation model, and for those who completed field education at a long-term care facility. Scores were also higher for students in programs that infused a higher number of geriatric competencies in their curriculum. Recommendations are provided to programs considering rotation models of field education related to older adults. |
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| Keywords: | field education older adults aging rotation knowledge |
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