Practical training: Supporting meaningful every day life of an old person
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | GERATP410 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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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-2016 |
1 autumn |
5.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students are aware of the special nature of old age as a stage of life and make meaningful daily life possible for the aged. They are able to explain and compare changes in aged people's functional capacity and coping in daily life a based on the gerontological knowledge. They are able to be in interaction with the aged. The profession of the work with the aged begins to take shape to the student.
Student's Workload
136 hours, of which
- instruction and seminar 8 h
- independent study 12 h
- practical training 120 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
The study unit: Gerontological knowledge base
Contents
Practical training in a setting which enables meaningful daily life for older people. Practical placement in selected by the student.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Practical training, learning contract, gerontological reflection assignment, seminar, thematic learning journal.
Assessment Criteria
Passed/fail.
Upon completion of the course, students are aware of the special nature of old age as a stage of life and make meaningful daily life possible for the aged. They are able to explain and compare changes in aged people's functional capacity and coping in daily life a based on the gerontological knowledge. They are able to be in interaction with the aged. The profession of the work with the aged begins to take shape to the student.
Fail:
Students have a narrow understanding of othe special nature of old age as a stage of life and making meaningful daily life possible for the aged. They have difficulties in in interaction with the aged Their personal learning needs are unrealistic.
Assessment Methods
Practical training, reflection assignment, learning journal, active participation in seminar work.
Work Placement
The study course is course of practical training.
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