Analysis and summary of elderly research
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KFG11B018 |
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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 analyse and evaluate various research methods for producing knowledge of old age, aging and elderly care. They will analyse the methods used and evaluate the applicability of the knowledge in 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 eldelry care practice. Students will learn to 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
(Research and development: 2 cr)
Recommended or Required Reading
Various types of recent research pertaining to elderly care
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Independent written analysis of elderly research and seminar on the summary
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Written assignment : analysis of research process
- Active participation in seminar work
- Numerical grading 1-5
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