Learning from Healthy Older Adults: An Analysis of Undergraduate Students' Reflective Essays

Autor/inn/en	Heo, Jinmoo; King, Carina; Lee, Joong-won; Kim, Hyung Min; Ni, Chen
Titel	Learning from Healthy Older Adults: An Analysis of Undergraduate Students' Reflective Essays
Quelle	In: Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 23 (2014) 3, S.537-545 (9 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0119-5646
DOI	10.1007/s40299-013-0128-3
Schlagwörter	Older Adults; Undergraduate Students; Reflection; Essays; Service Learning; Intergenerational Programs; Program Administration; Outcomes of Education; Community Recreation Programs; Physical Activities; Content Analysis; Social Responsibility; Social Attitudes; Indiana + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Älterer Erwachsener; Essay; Aufsatzunterricht; Service-Learning; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Inhaltsanalyse; Soziale Verantwortung; Social attidude; Soziale Einstellung
Abstract	Service learning has been utilized as an effective type of pedagogy, and students involved in service learning projects gain real-world experiences outside the classroom. Research suggests that intergenerational service learning projects are becoming increasingly common and such projects are likely to enhance the quality of both academic and civic outcomes for students. There is, however, relatively little research on the learning outcomes of event management students involved with physically active older adults. This study investigated the learning outcomes of undergraduate students who facilitated a sporting event for older adults. Students participated in structured service learning opportunities at the Indiana Senior Games, a multi-sport event for those aged 50 and older. Three investigators independently used content analysis methodology to analyze 142 student reflection papers. It was found that the students developed relationships with older adults, were less likely to negatively stereotype older adults, and realized the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle when they grow old. Service learning opportunities with older adults are a promising practice for undergraduate students, as self-esteem and a sense of social responsibility may be affected. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01