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Sociocultural Gerontological Work and Professional InteractionLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SG10002

Credits

5 op

Responsible person

  • Piia Kauhanen

Objective

A) Sociocultural work with older people and professional interaction
You recognize different theories and concepts of ageing
You know how to define sociocultural work with older people
You understand the significance of values, attitudes and ethics as a standing point for gerontological work
You can name the dimensions of participation and agency in active ageing
You can describe the lifespan of older people and individual ageing related to it on empowering way
You understand the basis of professional interaction, communication and reflection

Content

A)
Theories and concepts of ageing
Sociocultural work with older people
Participation and agency
Values, attitudes and ethical thinking
Professional interaction and communication
Reflection

Enrollment

01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 02.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

30 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Katri Palpatzis
  • Jari Uimonen
  • Piia Kauhanen
Teacher in charge

Piia Kauhanen

Groups
  • SGAK25
    Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025

Objective

A) Sociocultural work with older people and professional interaction
You recognize different theories and concepts of ageing
You know how to define sociocultural work with older people
You understand the significance of values, attitudes and ethics as a standing point for gerontological work
You can name the dimensions of participation and agency in active ageing
You can describe the lifespan of older people and individual ageing related to it on empowering way
You understand the basis of professional interaction, communication and reflection

Content

A)
Theories and concepts of ageing
Sociocultural work with older people
Participation and agency
Values, attitudes and ethical thinking
Professional interaction and communication
Reflection

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.01.2024 - 31.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 15.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Katri Palpatzis
  • Jari Uimonen
  • Piia Kauhanen
Teacher in charge

Piia Kauhanen

Groups
  • SGAK24
    Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024

Objective

A) Sociocultural work with older people and professional interaction
You recognize different theories and concepts of ageing
You know how to define sociocultural work with older people
You understand the significance of values, attitudes and ethics as a standing point for gerontological work
You can name the dimensions of participation and agency in active ageing
You can describe the lifespan of older people and individual ageing related to it on empowering way
You understand the basis of professional interaction, communication and reflection

Content

A)
Theories and concepts of ageing
Sociocultural work with older people
Participation and agency
Values, attitudes and ethical thinking
Professional interaction and communication
Reflection

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Jari Uimonen
  • Piia Kauhanen
  • Anu Ihanus
Teacher in charge

Piia Kauhanen

Groups
  • SGAK23
    Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023

Objective

A) Sociocultural work with older people and professional interaction
You recognize different theories and concepts of ageing
You know how to define sociocultural work with older people
You understand the significance of values, attitudes and ethics as a standing point for gerontological work
You can name the dimensions of participation and agency in active ageing
You can describe the lifespan of older people and individual ageing related to it on empowering way
You understand the basis of professional interaction, communication and reflection

Content

A)
Theories and concepts of ageing
Sociocultural work with older people
Participation and agency
Values, attitudes and ethical thinking
Professional interaction and communication
Reflection

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

15.08.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

22.08.2022 - 14.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Katri Palpatzis
  • Jari Uimonen
  • Piia Kauhanen
Teacher in charge

Piia Kauhanen

Scheduling groups
  • Tiimi 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 5 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • SGAS22
    Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
Small groups
  • Tiimi 1
  • Tiimi 2
  • Tiimi 3
  • Tiimi 4
  • Tiimi

Objective

A) Sociocultural work with older people and professional interaction
You recognize different theories and concepts of ageing
You know how to define sociocultural work with older people
You understand the significance of values, attitudes and ethics as a standing point for gerontological work
You can name the dimensions of participation and agency in active ageing
You can describe the lifespan of older people and individual ageing related to it on empowering way
You understand the basis of professional interaction, communication and reflection

Content

A)
Theories and concepts of ageing
Sociocultural work with older people
Participation and agency
Values, attitudes and ethical thinking
Professional interaction and communication
Reflection

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 13.03.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Katri Palpatzis
  • Piia Kauhanen
  • Helena Ikonen
Teacher in charge

Piia Kauhanen

Groups
  • SGAK22
    Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2022

Objective

A) Sociocultural work with older people and professional interaction
You recognize different theories and concepts of ageing
You know how to define sociocultural work with older people
You understand the significance of values, attitudes and ethics as a standing point for gerontological work
You can name the dimensions of participation and agency in active ageing
You can describe the lifespan of older people and individual ageing related to it on empowering way
You understand the basis of professional interaction, communication and reflection

Content

A)
Theories and concepts of ageing
Sociocultural work with older people
Participation and agency
Values, attitudes and ethical thinking
Professional interaction and communication
Reflection

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected