Examining the curricula for entry-level social workers in aging-related fields

Examining the curricula for entry-level social workers in aging-related fields

• Ma, Ambrose Dept. of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong

Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 52(3), 315-329, 2009

Routledge

2009

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GH Sport Science, Health & Welfare
    • GHA Teaching Objectives, Curriculum & Evaluation

Social Work Education Social Sciences -- Study & Teaching Schools of Social Work Social Work with Older People Older People -- Care Curricula Hong Kong China Aging-Related Fields Alumni Employers Evaluation Practice Competencies Social Work Programs

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

The rapidly growing older population necessitates the provision of more gerontological social workers. This study evaluates the social work programs that are offered by a university in Hong Kong, based on separate surveys of alumni and employers. It also examines the effects of alumni background characteristics on perceived training adequacy. The training is found to be moderately adequate in preparing the alumni for practice in aging-related jobs, but there is a need to improve the existing curricula. Implications for the improvement of the curricula and suggestions for further studies are also discussed.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 01634372

• 10.1080/01634370802609189

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/58a5fc3c

2010-11-28