•     Basics of Ageing SX00BM34-3015 27.01.2021-31.07.2021  5 credits  (SXC21K2) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Students will examine ageing through multidisciplinary gerontological knowledge and utilise this research-oriented knowledge in their actions. They will be able to describe the changes caused by ageing and their significance in the lives of the elderly. Students will also view ageing as a distinctive phase of life and old people as active participants in life.
    Course contents
    Key fields of gerontology (educational, cultural, psychological, social, health and geriatrics). Concepts and perceptions of old age. Theories of ageing. Successful ageing. Life course, participation and agency. Experiential ageing.
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - apply professional knowledge in the field appropriately
    - use concepts and information in elderly care and gerontology systematically
    - argue a course of action on the basis of research information and findings
    - find information and argue the use of his sources
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - work in various duties depending on the assignment
    - define the principles of and requirements for elderly care and gerontology
    - show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - find out the safety instructions concerning a word assignments and to act accordingly
    - act according to the relevant professional ethical principles in elderly care
    - plan and guide the operation of multidisciplinary groups
    - communicate about professional issues
    Good
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - use concepts and knowledge n elderly care and gerontology fluently and comprehensively
    - assess and use information sources and research information with a critical eye
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - apply research information to professional assignments in elderly care
    - operate in a range of work situations, also in international contexts
    - act in a client- and customer-oriented way and as an entrepreneur
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - act responsibly in work duties, taking safety issues into consideration
    - evaluate actions from the viewpoint of professional ethics in elderly care
    - represent his professional field in multidisciplinary and international groups and
    projects
    Excellent
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - display a good understanding of professional information in elderly care and gerontology
    - use theoretical and professional concepts and knowledge like an expert and combine them into larger entities
    - create and communicate new information
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - develop innovative and alternative solutions to professional assignments and problems in elderly care and gerontology
    - apply professional expertise in new situations
    - take responsibility for a professional process in its entirety
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - develop the community's safety and responsibility
    - apply professional ethics in various situations n elderly care
    - manage the professional development of individuals/groups
    - act purposefully and to develop himself and working life
    Further information
    The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Anu-Riikka Eerola

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Recommended or required reading

    Go to Moodle-workspace.

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Interactive lectures
    Learning assignment
    Workshop

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Attendance
    Continuous assessment
    Learning assignment
    Attendance requirement
    See evaluation criteria

    Language of instruction

    Tuition in Finnish

    Timing

    27.01.2021 - 31.07.2021

    Enrollment date

    30.11.2020 - 31.01.2021

    Group(s)
    • SXC21K2
    Seats

    0 - 30

    Unit, in charge

    School of Wellbeing

    Teacher(s)

    Eeva Tawast, Anu-Riikka Eerola

    Further information for students

    Opetus toteutetaan etäyhteydellä

    Muutokset aikatauluissa mahdollisia

    Ennakkotehtävän ohjeistus

    Monialainen teoreettinen tietoperusta

    Ikääntymisen kirjallinen tehtävä

    SYNTEESI 22.3.2021

    Mikäli opiskelijalla on erityisen tuen päätös, joka vaikuttaa opintojakson suorittamiseen, tulee opiskelijan olla opintojakson vastuuopettajaan yhteydessä heti opintojakson ilmoittautumisajan päätyttyä.

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    Avoimen opiskelijalla oppimistekona lähiopiskelu sekä laaja kirjallinen tehtävä, jos tutkinto-opiskelijat tekevät esim. projektia.

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    Opetuksen aikataulu:

    27.1 15.15 Kirjallisen tehtävän ohjeistus

    10.2 12.45 - 16.00

    11.2 8.30 - 16.00

    15.2 8.30 - 11.45

    16.2 12.45 - 16.00

    17.2 8.30 - 11.45

    22.3 12.45 - 16 Synteesitapaaminen



    Metropolian tietosuojaseloste:

    https://www.metropolia.fi/fi/metropoliasta/tietosuoja-ja-gdpr/tietosuojaselosteet/metropolian-opiskelija-ja-opintotietorekisteri (not translated)

    Degree Programme

    Elderly Care

    Unit location

    Myllypurontie 1

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    N/A

    Work placement(s)

    N/A

    Exam schedule

    N/A

    International connections

    N/A

    Students use of time and load

    1 credit = 27 hours

    Content periodicity

    N/A