Family work and networking in elderly care
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KFG11B040 |
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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: | Koivula, Anna-Kaarina |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the practical and theoretical basis of the concepts family work, generation work and networking. They will learn to create activities, where methods of family and generation work and/or networking can be applied, and become prepared to use the methods during practical training and later in work. Students will know how to analyse what challenges are involved in the use of these methods.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Concept of family and the impact of aging on the couple relationships and family
- Being a grandmother and -father
- Concept of family work, theoretical foundations and methods
- Generation work, as a concept and activity
- Concept of social network, significance of networks and their use in supporting the well-being of the el
Recommended or Required Reading
Andersson 2007. Kahdestaan kotona. THL; Juhela 2006. Missä on isäsi, kuinka voi äitisi? Sukupolvet ikääntymisen muutoksissa. Kirjapaja; Dialoginen verkostotyö 2009.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Case studies
- Drama exercises
- Group assigments
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in classroom activities
- Individual/group assignment
(assessment 1-5)
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