Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELDERLY WELFARE and SOCIAL WORK | SHZ3112343 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program | Salı 15:30-16:15 Salı 16:30-17:15 Salı 17:30-18:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Musa İKİZOĞLU |
| 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. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | 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 | PQ-1. Has knowledge of theories, approaches, models, human rights, social problems, research methods and techniques and application areas related to social work discipline. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Has basic knowledge about realizing evidence-based social work interventions for counselee with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Has knowledge of management and management processes, project design and project management. | ||||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Has knowledge of professional ethics, principles and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Has the ability to realize evidence-based social work practice at generalist level with counselee groups. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. To be able to communicate verbally and in writing, to think critically, to analyze and synthesize, to use relevant information technologies and other technologies in the context of social work practice. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Demonstrate the ability to carry out social work interventions for counselee systems at the individual, family, group and community levels and to report and record these interventions. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Recognize the positive value of difference and have the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. To be able to conduct research using contemporary management knowledge and techniques, to utilize and interpret the results of research, to fulfill managerial duties, to provide cooperation and coordination between institutions and to develop joint services. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. It acts as an expert who conducts social work intervention independently, takes responsibility for solving the problems encountered in practice individually and as a team member, and provides professional guidance and counseling to social work students and new graduates. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ- 11.Evaluates the knowledge, skills and professional foreign language acquired in the field with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. The student works as an expert who shares his/her thoughts and solution proposals in the fields of social work with different people and institutions by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, organizes and implements projects and activities with the awareness of social responsibility, and also monitors and evaluates the developments in the agenda of society and the world. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles and standards. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses conceptual frameworks and perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide the implementation of each intervention level of social work by adopting social justice and rights-based approach. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Adopts the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work as a science and profession, and the understanding of being a model for society and lifelong learning. | 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 | SHZ3112343 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program | Salı 15:30-16:15 Salı 16:30-17:15 Salı 17:30-18:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Musa İKİZOĞLU |
| 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. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | 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 | PQ-1. Has knowledge of theories, approaches, models, human rights, social problems, research methods and techniques and application areas related to social work discipline. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Has basic knowledge about realizing evidence-based social work interventions for counselee with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Has knowledge of management and management processes, project design and project management. | ||||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Has knowledge of professional ethics, principles and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Has the ability to realize evidence-based social work practice at generalist level with counselee groups. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. To be able to communicate verbally and in writing, to think critically, to analyze and synthesize, to use relevant information technologies and other technologies in the context of social work practice. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Demonstrate the ability to carry out social work interventions for counselee systems at the individual, family, group and community levels and to report and record these interventions. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Recognize the positive value of difference and have the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. To be able to conduct research using contemporary management knowledge and techniques, to utilize and interpret the results of research, to fulfill managerial duties, to provide cooperation and coordination between institutions and to develop joint services. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. It acts as an expert who conducts social work intervention independently, takes responsibility for solving the problems encountered in practice individually and as a team member, and provides professional guidance and counseling to social work students and new graduates. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ- 11.Evaluates the knowledge, skills and professional foreign language acquired in the field with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. The student works as an expert who shares his/her thoughts and solution proposals in the fields of social work with different people and institutions by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, organizes and implements projects and activities with the awareness of social responsibility, and also monitors and evaluates the developments in the agenda of society and the world. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles and standards. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses conceptual frameworks and perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide the implementation of each intervention level of social work by adopting social justice and rights-based approach. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Adopts the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work as a science and profession, and the understanding of being a model for society and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |