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Sociocultural Gerontological Work and Professional Interaction (5 cr)

Code: SG10002-3004

General information


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