Psychosocial Methods
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | GERAEV200 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | 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-2015 |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| VANTYO-2016 |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
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 in elderly care. They are able to analyse challenges in the use of these methods.
Student's Workload
80 hours
Contents
- the concept of psychosocial work
- theoretical background of psychosocial work
- methods of psychosocial work
Recommended or Required Reading
- Näslindh-Ylispangar A. 2012. Vanhuksen terveyden, hyvinvoinnin ja hyvän elämän edistäminen. Helsinki: Edita Publishing.
- Brand, S.& Holmi, M. & Kuikka, A. (toim.). 2013. Avain osallisuuteen. Menetelmiä ikääntyneiden ryhmätoiminnoiksi, osa 1. Kehittyvät vanhuspalvelut julkaisuja 1.
- Antikainen-Juntunen. 2014. Psykososiaalinen työ osana gerontologista sosiaalityötä. Gerontologia 2/2014
- Current materials
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
lectures, activity-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
to be annonced at the beginning of the study course
Work Placement
the study course does not include practice
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