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Sojung Park1, Minyoung Kawk2, Beth Spencer3
1Department of Social Work, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in Saint Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
This study introduces a Team Mentored Reflective Practice model to improve gerontological social work education. Experiential learning with older adults enhanced students
Area of Science:
- Social Work Education
- Gerontology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Attracting students to gerontological social work is challenging.
- Experiential learning and reflective practice are key strategies.
- Existing models may not adequately support student reflection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a Team Mentored Reflective Practice model.
- To enhance students' reflective practice skills in gerontological social work.
- To explore the impact of mentored reflection on student understanding of older adults.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a Team Mentored Reflective Practice model within a clinical research project.
- Students and instructors formed a supportive team.
- Focus on experiential learning with older adults and guided reflection.
Main Results:
- Students developed meaningful relationships with older clients.
- Students gained clinical skills related to memory loss.
- Students integrated research and practice, showing changes in client perception.
Conclusions:
- The Team Mentored Reflective Practice model enhances students' reflective skills.
- This approach fosters deeper understanding and improved practice with older adults.
- The model has the potential to positively impact gerontological social work practice.
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