An Interactive Approach for Teaching Social Work Practice with the Aging

Abstract

This paper describes three interactive approaches used in teaching aging content. Through an intergenerational classroom setting, volunteer work, and afield trip, students are given opportunities to integrate knowledge with practice issues. A review of the literature regarding the three approaches identified above is included along with a discussion of four propositions that the interactive approach addresses. An evaluation and discussion of the interactive approach is included along with recommendations for implementing it.