EXOS20HKI Expertise in Work with Older People (3cr)
Code: EXO0003B16S-3004
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.03.2020 - 18.03.2020
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 28.09.2020 - 30.10.2020
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Campus
- Helsinki
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 200
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Teachers
- Vesa Vainiomäki
- Hanna Lamberg
- Course
- EXO0003B16S
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization EXOS20HKI Expertise in Work with Older People EXO0003B16S-3004. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
The students will be able to
- understand the process of ageing
- understand the key principles of gerontology and values of work with older people
- understand relevant legislation and service system
- know the position and expertise of a Bachelor in Social Services when working with older people
- work with older people with diverse needs
- apply the relevant social networks and service providers in work wile older people
Content
Contents
- process of ageing
- principles of gerontology and values of work with older people
- ageing policy, legislation and service system
- position and expertise of a Bachelor in Social Services when working with older people
- Diversity among and diverse needs of older people
- social networks
Materials
To be confirmed in MoodleRoom.
Teaching methods
The study module is completed as an online course including orientation at campus, independent studying, study circle, field visit, group work and online supervision. Students produce a written assignment in small groups.
The aim of the written assignment is to help the student to understand ageing as a stage of life. Student can analyse own values and attitudes in relation to ageing as a process and older people. Student establishes an understanding on Finnish ageing policy and legislation.
Student finds out about the service sector (public, private, third sector) and ways of working with older people in Finland. Furthermore, student critically reflects own professionalism as well as the expertise needed in work with older people in social sector..
Completion alternatives
Extensive written assignment or participation in a pre-agreed work-life related project or similar.
Further information
No previous studies is required.
The study module requires skills to use Diak´s online learning area and ability to participate to online lectures and supervision.