Analysis and summary of elderly research
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KFG11B0181 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Hietaniemi, Elina |
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| Teacher Team: | Palomäki, Sirkka-Liisa |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to analyse and evaluate various research methods for producing knowledge of old age, ageing and development of elderly care. They will learn to analyse the methods used and evaluate the applicability of the knowledge to elderly care. Students will be able to explain the role of research in the production of knowledge. They will identify and analyse various foundations, methods and processes in research. They will become aware of different ways of reporting on the findings, learn to report on the essential research contents and to evaluate the applicability of the knowledge to elderly care practice. Students will learn to seek and utilize the latest research in elderly care.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Research as a source of knowledge, deeper insight and development in elderly care
- Analysis, summary and report on a study.
Recommended or Required Reading
Various types of recent research pertaining to elderly care
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Written analysis and reflection on a study, seminar
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
Written analysis and reflection on a study, seminar
(Numerical grading)
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