Sociocultural Gerontological Work and Professional Interaction (5 cr)
Code: SG10002-3005
General information
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
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SGAK25Degree 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