Gerontological Knowledge in the Development of Care of Older People (5 cr)

Objective

Upon completion of the course, the student will know how to:
- Analyse and justify multidisciplinary gerontological knowledge, making use of the significance of ageing on individuals, communities and society
- Analyse and assess the changing views and concepts of diverse and multi-faceted old age from the perspective of older people's quality of life, inclusion and agency, wellbeing, mental wellbeing and health
- Apply co-development, evidence and research-based information in the development of care of older people

Content

- Definition, basic concepts and main theoretical models of multidisciplinary gerontology
- Diverse and multi-faceted concept of ageing
- Main theoretical basis for the quality of life, inclusion, agency, wellbeing, mental wellbeing and health of the older people
- Co-development and evidence-based practice

Materials

N/A

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Distance learning
Net-learning
Workshop

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

5 ects (5*27 h student work)

Content scheduling

Contact Learning in autumn 2021
1. 23.8.2023 klo 13.00 -16.00 (contact, Myllypuro)
2. 8.9.2023 klo 8.45 -16.00 (contact, Myllypuro)
3. 8.9 . klo8.45- 14.15 (contact, Myllypuro)
4. 28.20239.2022 klo 8.45- 12.00 (distant, Zoom)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows how to
- Define the main concepts, theories and models of gerontological knowledge
- Describe multi-faceted and diverse ageing from the perspectives of the quality of life, inclusion, agency, wellbeing, mental wellbeing and health
- Examine gerontological data and research in their developmental activities
- Act in accordance to the ethical principles of care of older people an equality

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to:
? Analyse and apply the key concepts and models of gerontological knowledge in their practice
? Analyse and apply client understanding in diverse and multi-faceted ageing from the perspectives of quality of life, inclusion, agency, wellbeing, mental wellbeing and health
? Apply and evaluate gerontological data and research in the development of new practices
? Analyse and carry out the ethical principles of care of older people and equality

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to:
- Critically evaluate the key concepts and models of gerontological knowledge in their practice
- Critically evaluate their client understanding in diverse and multi-faceted ageing from the perspectives of quality of life, inclusion, agency, wellbeing, mental wellbeing and health
- Critically evaluate gerontological data and research in developing new and innovative practices
- Critically evaluate the fulfilment of the ethical principles of care of older people and equality in their practice

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows how to
- Define the main concepts, theories and models of gerontological knowledge
- Describe multi-faceted and diverse ageing from the perspectives of the quality of life, inclusion, agency, wellbeing, mental wellbeing and health
- Examine gerontological data and research in their developmental activities
- Act in accordance to the ethical principles of care of older people an equality

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignment
Attendance