Psychosocial methods
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KFG11BENVO2 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Hietaniemi, Elina |
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| Teacher Team: | Koivula, Anna-Kaarina |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| VANTYO-2013 |
1 spring |
4.0 |
2014-01-02 |
2014-07-31 |
| VANTYO-2014 |
1 spring |
4.0 |
2015-01-02 |
2015-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students know how to explain the contents of the concept and theoretical background of psychosocial work. Students plan and implement activities in which they apply methods of psychosocial work. They are able to apply principles of empowering work in practice and analyse challenges in the use of these methods.
Student's Workload
104 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Major part of the Knowledge foundation for gerontological work and health and social service systems must be completed before this course. Preventive and empowering work with the elderly.
Contents
The concept, theoretical background and methods of psychosocial work
Recommended or Required Reading
Näslindh-Ylispangar A. 2012. Vanhuksen terveyden, hyvinvoinnin ja hyvän elämän edistäminen. Helsinki: Edita Publishing. Availability: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=102252
Brand, Sari, Holmi, Markku & Kuikka, Anu (toim.) 2013 Avain osallisuuteen. Menetelmiä ikääntyneiden ryhmätoiminnoiksi, osa 1, Kehittyvät vanhuspalvelut julkaisuja 1
Availability: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=103294
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, action-based exercises and group work
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5
Students are able to analyse and evaluate the meaning, potential and practices of psychosocial work in promoting older people's health and wellbeing.
Grade 3
Students know how to compare various practices in psychosocial work and examine their meaning in promoting older people's health and wellbeing.
Grade 1
Students know how to describe practices in psychosocial work and their meaning in promoting older people's health and wellbeing.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in classroom activities
- Individual and/or group assignment
- Numerical assessment 1-5
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