The diversity and many faces of ageing (5cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The way the student speaks and acts shows an understanding of older people's diversity. The student can describe in an appreciative manner the differences between older people and the factors influencing in the background. The student recognises practices related to discrimination against older people in the media and in the structures of society and can consider them critically, taking ethical considerations into account. The student is familiar with the differences in the functional capacity, health and social inclusion of older people and can name the different support and care needs of older people. The student can analyse and assess the increase in the need for support of older people and the related reasons. The student is familiar with the diversity of ageing in different countries and cultures.

Content

• Diversity in the health and functional capacity of older people
• Different ageing environments and cultures
• Diversity in the need for support for older people
• Older people's individuality and respecting it

Materials

1. Kulmala J (toim.) Hyvä vanhuus - Menetelmiä aktiivisen arjen tukemiseksi. 2019 PS-Kustannus
2. Rantanen T, Kokko K, Sipilä S, Viljanen A (toim). 2022. Gerontologia. Duodecim
3. Eskola A. Vanhuus — Helpottava, huolestuttava, kiinnostava. Vastapaino 2018.
4. Ayalon L & Tesch-Römer C (Eds.) Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism. Springer 2018

Lisäksi alan ajankohtaisia tieteellisiä ja ammatillisia artikkeleita.

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus (Luennot, seminaari, ryhmätentti), itsenäinen opiskelu (tiedonhaku, kirjallisuuden opiskelu ja seminaarissa esitys).

Exam schedules

Ryhmätentti tunneilla ilmoitetuista osioista kirjasta: Rantanen T, Kokko K, Sipilä S, Viljanen A (toim). 2022. Gerontologia. Duodecim.

Student workload

Lähiopetusta 17 h, itsenäistä työskentelyä 118 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows about and can describe the diversity of older people. The student can orally demonstrate an understanding of the diversity and individual needs of older people. The student participates in discussions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows about and can describe the diversity of older people using topical scientific literature. The student can orally demonstrate an understanding of diversity and justify the needs of older people through evidence-based activities. The student actively participates in reflective discussion during the course, examines matters critically while taking ethical perspectives into account, and raises new perspectives during discussion.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows about and can describe the diversity of older people using topical international scientific literature. The student can orally demonstrate an especial appreciation of older people and an understanding of diversity, and justifies the needs of older people through evidence-based activities. The student demonstrates an ability to apply scientific data to understand the background of the diversity in ageing. The student actively participates in reflective discussion during the course, examines matters critically while taking ethical perspectives into account, and raises new perspectives during discussion. The student presents justified solutions and development suggestions.

Qualifications

No previous studies required