Sociocultural Methods (4cr)

Objective

Students have basic knowledge and skills in art and culture methods and opportunities in the field of elderly care. Student can work goal orientated and plan the creative process from start to finish. Students are aware of their creative resources and know how to use them. Student understand the importance of methods for strengthening self-image, self-esteem and community.
Student has skills to guide clients using socio-cultural methods. Student knows the laws of group dynamics and is familiar with the factors involved in starting, maintaining and terminating a group process. Student knows how socio-cultural functional methods can support the wellbeing, functional ability and self-fulfillment of client groups and strengthen inclusion. The student is able to guide the elderly as individuals and as part of a group.

Content

- Group, group dynamics, group process
- Targeted group leadership
- Socio-cultural methods, social inspiration
- Socio-cultural methods in the work of a geronomist: art, music, drama, physical training, nature, photo
- The use of different functional group methods for social inspiration

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student are familiar with the methods of socio-cultural work. They know the basics of working in creative activity. They are able to plan and execute the work process for the team. The student is able to apply and use his / her creative skills as a tool and empowerment in client work.