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Oral History in the Classroom: A Comparison of Traditional and On-line Gerontology Classes |
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| Authors: | Katie Ehlman Mary Ligon Gabriele Moriello E Ayn Welleford Kirsten Schuster |
| Institution: | 1. College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Indiana , Evansville, Indiana, USA mehlman@usi.edu;3. Behavioral Sciences, York College of Pennsylvania , York, Pennsylvania, USA;4. Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, The Sage Colleges , Troy, New York, USA;5. Department of Gerontology , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond, Virginia, USA;6. Occupational Therapy , Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters , Norfolk, Virginia, USA |
| Abstract: | In this study, the effectiveness of an oral history assignment was assessed in a traditional gerontology class versus a distance education (DE) gerontology class. Attitudes toward older adults and the aging process were measured before and after students in the traditional (n = 29) and DE (n = 16) setting completed an oral history assignment. Scores were evaluated at posttest for differences between groups. The assignment positively influenced students' attitude toward older adults in both classes. Results indicate that this assignment was as effective in the DE setting as in the traditional setting. Findings suggest that oral history is an effective teaching assignment in a DE gerontology class. |
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