A curriculum module enhances students’ gerontological Practice-Related knowledge and attitudes

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Volumn 38, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 85-102

  Olson, Carole J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY   (United States)

Author keywords

Attitudes toward elderly; Practice interests; Social work education; Teaching methods

Indexed keywords

EID: 84937380283     PISSN: 01634372     EISSN: 15404048     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J083v38n04_08     Document Type: Article

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