Gerontological knowledgebase (10 cr)
Code: GE00CO38-3004
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2020 - 31.08.2020
Timing
01.08.2020 - 28.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Elderly Care
Teachers
- Anne Korpelainen
- Sari Ranta
- Merja Laitoniemi
Teacher in charge
Merja Laitoniemi
Groups
-
GEKV20SMElderly care, part-time studies
Objective
You know factors associated with the learning of aging people.
You know the basic principles of educational gerontology.
You know the basics of guidance and teaching of aging people in different situations and operating environments.
You are familiar with the teaching methods and guidance of aging people.
You know the psychical changes related to aging and the psychical and social performance of aged people.
You know the basic principles and areas of study in psychogerontology.
You can analyse meanings of gerontological theories.
You can outline what is individual aging and aging in society and how they interact.
You are familiar with individual aging changes and difference between individuals, effects and influencing factors.
You are familiar with the birth mechanisms, progression, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of key diseases of the elderly.
Content
How does aging affect learning, sensory function, memory and intelligence?
What components affect aging people's working and recreation activities?
How is aging taken into account in organizing education and guidance?
What are psychical aging changes and social performance?
How is aging experienced and what is experiental aging?
What is biological aging?
How does genotype and environment interact?
What explains aging?
How do aging changes and illnesses interact?
What kind of continuum do health, functional deficits and illnesses create?
What is morbity of aging people?
What is typical to illnesses of elderly people?
How do aging changes affect the progress of diseases, care and rehabilitation?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
No prerequisities