Gerontologinen sosiaalityö (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

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 (course unit)

• 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) (course unit)

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) (course unit)

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) (course unit)

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

Assessment scale

0-5