Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELDERLY WELFARE and SOCIAL WORK | YSHZ3112343 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 13:30-14:15 Pazartesi 14:30-15:15 Pazartesi 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFI |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Res.Assist. Sinem ARSLANKOÇ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is for students to understand the distinctive features of old age, to identify the psycho-social and economic problems and needs of the elderly, to define the various dimensions of the existing service models for these needs, and to carry out the stages of social service intervention for the elderly. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic concepts in gerontology,Elderly, Elderly Psychosocial Developmental Features.,Psychosocial and Economic Needs and Problems in elderly ,Neurological and Health problems in elders.,Neurological and Health problems in elders,services for elders.,Elder Abuse and Neglect.,Case study,The Problems of the Elderly in the Family.,Geriatric and Services in the Geriatrics Department,Home Care Services and Social Work Applications.,Elderly People Needing Protection and Social Work/ Social Service Practices in Nursing Homes: Problems and New Directions,Policy and Legislation for elders,Case study. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Explain the concepts of gerontology and gerontological social work. 2) Analyze the biological, psychological, sociological, political and economic factors affecting the elderly. 3) Identify the psycho-social problems faced by elderly individuals. 4) Define the intervention methods and techniques used within the scope of gerontological social work. 5) Evaluate social policy and service models for the welfare of the elderly. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, C |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts in gerontology | Read the related resources and evaluation. |
| 2 | Elderly, Elderly Psychosocial Developmental Features. | Read the related resources and evaluation. |
| 3 | Psychosocial and Economic Needs and Problems in elderly | Read the related resources and evaluation. |
| 4 | Neurological and Health problems in elders. | Read the related resources and evaluation. |
| 5 | Neurological and Health problems in elders | Read the related resources and evaluation. |
| 6 | services for elders. | Read the related resources. |
| 7 | Elder Abuse and Neglect. | Read the related resources. |
| 8 | Case study | Read the related resources. |
| 9 | The Problems of the Elderly in the Family. | Read the related resources. |
| 10 | Geriatric and Services in the Geriatrics Department | Read the related resources. |
| 11 | Home Care Services and Social Work Applications. | Read the related resources. |
| 12 | Elderly People Needing Protection and Social Work/ Social Service Practices in Nursing Homes: Problems and New Directions | Read the related resources. |
| 13 | Policy and Legislation for elders | Read the related resources. |
| 14 | Case study | General reading of all the subjects covered. Analysis of the process from beginning to end |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Gains communication skills and knowledge. | ||||||
| 3 | 3. Obtains information about management and processes. | ||||||
| 4 | 4. Understands professional ethics, principles and values. | ||||||
| 5 | 5. Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language. | ||||||
| 6 | 6. Acquires the skills of planning and developing for social policy and solving social problems with scientific data and evidence. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Improves skills for interpreting, synthesizing and using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Develops competency to cooperate with other occupations and disciplines for developing services in teamwork and individual responsibility. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Able to use methods and techniques to reach results of research and professional literature to follow and interpret in social work. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Able to evaluate, criticize, analyze and synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired in the field. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Gains ability and competence to set goals for self-development of his area, to apply appropriate strategies for selected targets, to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Capable to practice social work and train client groups on the basis of similarities and differences by recognizing the positive value of the differences. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice. | X | |||||
| 14 | 14. Able to perform Planned Changing Process (contact, diagnosis and assessment, planning, implementation, application, evaluation, termination, feedback and monitoring). | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 142 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(142/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELDERLY WELFARE and SOCIAL WORK | YSHZ3112343 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 13:30-14:15 Pazartesi 14:30-15:15 Pazartesi 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFI |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Res.Assist. Sinem ARSLANKOÇ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is for students to understand the distinctive features of old age, to identify the psycho-social and economic problems and needs of the elderly, to define the various dimensions of the existing service models for these needs, and to carry out the stages of social service intervention for the elderly. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic concepts in gerontology,Elderly, Elderly Psychosocial Developmental Features.,Psychosocial and Economic Needs and Problems in elderly ,Neurological and Health problems in elders.,Neurological and Health problems in elders,services for elders.,Elder Abuse and Neglect.,Case study,The Problems of the Elderly in the Family.,Geriatric and Services in the Geriatrics Department,Home Care Services and Social Work Applications.,Elderly People Needing Protection and Social Work/ Social Service Practices in Nursing Homes: Problems and New Directions,Policy and Legislation for elders,Case study. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Explain the concepts of gerontology and gerontological social work. 2) Analyze the biological, psychological, sociological, political and economic factors affecting the elderly. 3) Identify the psycho-social problems faced by elderly individuals. 4) Define the intervention methods and techniques used within the scope of gerontological social work. 5) Evaluate social policy and service models for the welfare of the elderly. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, C |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts in gerontology | Read the related resources and evaluation. |
| 2 | Elderly, Elderly Psychosocial Developmental Features. | Read the related resources and evaluation. |
| 3 | Psychosocial and Economic Needs and Problems in elderly | Read the related resources and evaluation. |
| 4 | Neurological and Health problems in elders. | Read the related resources and evaluation. |
| 5 | Neurological and Health problems in elders | Read the related resources and evaluation. |
| 6 | services for elders. | Read the related resources. |
| 7 | Elder Abuse and Neglect. | Read the related resources. |
| 8 | Case study | Read the related resources. |
| 9 | The Problems of the Elderly in the Family. | Read the related resources. |
| 10 | Geriatric and Services in the Geriatrics Department | Read the related resources. |
| 11 | Home Care Services and Social Work Applications. | Read the related resources. |
| 12 | Elderly People Needing Protection and Social Work/ Social Service Practices in Nursing Homes: Problems and New Directions | Read the related resources. |
| 13 | Policy and Legislation for elders | Read the related resources. |
| 14 | Case study | General reading of all the subjects covered. Analysis of the process from beginning to end |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Gains communication skills and knowledge. | ||||||
| 3 | 3. Obtains information about management and processes. | ||||||
| 4 | 4. Understands professional ethics, principles and values. | ||||||
| 5 | 5. Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language. | ||||||
| 6 | 6. Acquires the skills of planning and developing for social policy and solving social problems with scientific data and evidence. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Improves skills for interpreting, synthesizing and using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Develops competency to cooperate with other occupations and disciplines for developing services in teamwork and individual responsibility. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Able to use methods and techniques to reach results of research and professional literature to follow and interpret in social work. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Able to evaluate, criticize, analyze and synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired in the field. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Gains ability and competence to set goals for self-development of his area, to apply appropriate strategies for selected targets, to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Capable to practice social work and train client groups on the basis of similarities and differences by recognizing the positive value of the differences. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice. | X | |||||
| 14 | 14. Able to perform Planned Changing Process (contact, diagnosis and assessment, planning, implementation, application, evaluation, termination, feedback and monitoring). | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |