The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (international students) - Leadership and management
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (native students) - Leadership and management
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (international students) - Leadership and management
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (native students) - Leadership and management
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
After completion of the course students are able to individually plan, design and develop activities with elderly that are aimed to enhance the quality of life for the elderly. Further, the student reviews how to plan and manage projects and outlines some of the basics of working in projects with teamwork.
Learning outcomes
This (5 credit) course is designed to integrate theory, practice and research of gerontology.The goal of course is that students receive basic skills in planning and implementing a project. NOTE THAT THE LESSONS ARE MANDATORY UP TO 75 %
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Course contents
Project-work, planning, leading and implement activities that enhance quality of life for elderly
Literature review in order to create evidence based actions
Recommended or required reading
National Framework for High-Quality Services for Older People. Publication 2008:5. Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Helsinki.
Quality Recommendations for Guided Health-Enhancing Physical Activity for Older People. Publication 2004:6. Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Helsinki.
Relevant recommendations, articles, project reports, lectures.
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 49 hours
- Individual studies - 64 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Teacher
- Kajander Elisabeth
- Stocchetti Matteo
- Gustafs Christel
Examiner
Kajander Elisabeth
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions