Citation

Ludwig S. Child Abuse Negl. 1977; 1(2-4): 381-386.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

If the multidisciplinary approach is to be an important element in the care of abused/neglected children and their families, professionals and para-professionals will need to learn how to function within its context. This paper has described one innovative way of teaching this approach. The technique described seems to have been successful by several measurable standards. The elements which seem to have had a positive contribution to this success are: 1) the use of a multidisciplinary planning group and faculty which was a multidisciplinary task-oriented group itself; 2) a heterogeneous group of students; 3) the frequent presentation of multidisciplinary role models; 4) varied teaching techniques which stressed classroom interaction, roleplay, and field visits. The course approval has been renewed and will be offered again in the 1976-1977 academic year.