Study Guide

Objectives

In this course, we deepen our understanding of the principles of social work with the elderly, focusing on guidance, various forms of intervention, specific aging-related issues, and developmental challenges.

Upon completing this course, the student will:
• Have a grasp of the fundamental concepts of gerontological social work and be able to apply key guiding and obligatory legislation
• Be familiar with services available to the elderly population and develop client-centered intervention methods
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity while supporting self-determination, equality, and diversity among the elderly
• Address specific aging-related issues effectively
• Contribute to the development of gerontological social work as a member of a professional team

Content

• Gerontological social work
• Services and interventions for the elderly
• Legislation guiding and obligating services for the elderly
• Cultural sensitivity, self-determination, equality, and diversity in elderly care
• Special issues related to aging
• Challenges in developing gerontological social work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones