Sociocultural Gerontological Work and Professional Interaction (5 cr)
Code: SG10002-3005
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 07.01.2025 - 02.03.2025
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Geronomikoulutus (SG)
- 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
-
SGAK25Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
- Course
- SG10002
Evaluation scale
H-5
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