International Comparison of Ageing in Place (5 cr)
Code: YI10009-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- YAMK / Ikäosaaminen (YIO)
- Campus
- Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 15 - 55
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Active Ageing, Development and Management
- Teachers
- Tuula Kukkonen
- Tuula Martiskainen
- Teacher in charge
- Tuula Kukkonen
- Groups
-
SIYS23Physiotherapist / Nurse / Social Services / Public Health Nurse (MA), Active Ageing, Development and Management, Fall, 2023
- Course
- YI10009
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Objective
Learning Outcomes
After completing this learning unit students are able to;
- Search, critically analyse and synthesize diverse information on current global topics and trends regarding active ageing and age friendly society focusing on the concept and practice of ageing in place
- Develop scientific and professional, international communication and collaboration networks with communities interested in active ageing in place and age friendly societies
- Develop critical understanding and demonstrate best ethical and sustainable practices when dealing with cultural diversities, practices, beliefs and communication in the context of ageing in place
Execution methods
This on-line unit is taught in English. Students can choose the way they learn in this unit: e.g.,
- study visti to a location, community or centre abroad to observe ageing in place in practice in another culture.
- literature search on practices in different cultures for a critical academic paper or presentation of their comparison of the practices.
- interview, study on-line with other students or professionals in another country focusing on the topic.
- study an on-line module, attend a conference on the topic and write a critical paper on their findings
Content
Indicative Content;
Concepts of ageing in place
Determinants, drivers and obstacles for practice of ageing in place locally, nationally and globally, with examples of chosen cultures
Requirements and means/tools, internal and external, for developing ageing in place practice
Location and time
Collaborate on line platform
Teaching methods
This module is offered in English language only.
Completion alternatives
Different ways of studying the module –to be negotiated with the teacher:
-Participating in an international study visit (recommended)
-Participating in cross-cultural projects
-Participating in international conference
-Practicing management skills abroad (working)
-Writing an article/articles for some international publication
-Studying abroad in an international university
Studying an on-line module in foreign language, and writing a report in English.
Student workload
5 ECTS credits =5x27 SEHrs
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Assignment is marked pass/refer