To recognize the field of elderliness and elderliness, to gain skills in social work interventions for elderly people, to learn the problems that can be encountered in elderliness and to develop strategies for these problems.
Course Content
This course contains; Gerontology and Gerontological Social Service Conceptual Framework,Theories of Aging,Psychosocial and Economic Needs in Elderly,Mental Disorders in the Elderly ,Demantial Disorders in the Elderly I,Demantial Disorders in the Elderly II,Common Problems in Old Age,To understand the old welfare,National and International Elderly Legislation,Pension and Social Policies for Old Age,Elder Neglect and Abuse,Gerontology Social Work Practices in Turkey I,Gerontology Social Work Practices in Turkey II,Comparative Gerontological Social Work Practices in Turkey and the World.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.He/she will able to discuss concepts and theories of elderliness
10, 16, 9
A, E
1.1.He/she distinguishes the basic concepts of geriatrics and gerontology
1.2.He/she explains old age theories
2.He/she will able to classify the psycho-social and economic needs of the elderly person
10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 9
A, E
2.1.He/she determines the appropriate intervention for the needs of the elderly person
2.2.He/she approaches solution-oriented against the problems of the elderly person
3.He/she will able to develop awareness about the common diseases in old age
13, 16, 19, 9
A, E
3.1.He/she recognizes the physical, psychological and mental disorders of the elderly person and develops appropriate intervention
3.2.He/she develops awareness about the dementia of elderly persons
4.He/she will able to develop awareness of elder neglect and abuse
10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 4, 9
A, E
4.1.He/she makes classification for elder neglect and abuse
4.2.He/she develops awareness of elder neglect and abuse
5.He/she will able to classify social work practices related to elderly people
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
5.1.He/she makes the appropriate intervention plan according to the needs of the elderly people in need of protection
5.2.He/she illustrates the comparative practices in Turkey and the World
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Gerontology and Gerontological Social Service Conceptual Framework
2
Theories of Aging
3
Psychosocial and Economic Needs in Elderly
4
Mental Disorders in the Elderly
5
Demantial Disorders in the Elderly I
6
Demantial Disorders in the Elderly II
7
Common Problems in Old Age
8
To understand the old welfare
9
National and International Elderly Legislation
10
Pension and Social Policies for Old Age
11
Elder Neglect and Abuse
12
Gerontology Social Work Practices in Turkey I
13
Gerontology Social Work Practices in Turkey II
14
Comparative Gerontological Social Work Practices in Turkey and the World
Resources
- Onur, B. (2000). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık, Ölüm. İmge Kitabevi Yayınları. 5. Baskı. Ankara.
- Hablemitoğlu, Şengül ve Özmete, Emine. (2010). Yaşlı Refahı: Yaşlılar İçin Sosyal Hizmet. Kilit Yayınları: Ankara.
- Duyan, V. (2005). "Türkiye´de Yaşlılara Yönelik Sosyal Hizmetler", 1. Türkiye Uluslararası Gerontoloji Sempozyum Bildiriler Kitabı" 10-12 Mayıs 2005, Akdeniz Üniversitesi, s: 91-99.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields.
X
2
Gains communication and professional interview skills
X
3
Obtains information about management and processes.
X
4
Understands professional ethics, principles and values.
X
5
Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language.
6
Acquires the skills of solving social problems with scientific data and evidence.
X
7
Improves skills for using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems.
X
8
Able to cooperate with other disciplines and make teamwork.
X
9
Gains ability for self-development in his area to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals.
X
10
Capable to practice social work and train different client groups.
X
11
Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice.
X
12
Able to evaluate and feed-back during planned changing process.
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
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
25
25
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
20
20
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
25
25
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
118
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(118/30)
4
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
SOCIAL WORK with OLDER ADULTS
-
Spring Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Derya BAYRI MENGİLLİ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ
Assistant(s)
Aim
To recognize the field of elderliness and elderliness, to gain skills in social work interventions for elderly people, to learn the problems that can be encountered in elderliness and to develop strategies for these problems.
Course Content
This course contains; Gerontology and Gerontological Social Service Conceptual Framework,Theories of Aging,Psychosocial and Economic Needs in Elderly,Mental Disorders in the Elderly ,Demantial Disorders in the Elderly I,Demantial Disorders in the Elderly II,Common Problems in Old Age,To understand the old welfare,National and International Elderly Legislation,Pension and Social Policies for Old Age,Elder Neglect and Abuse,Gerontology Social Work Practices in Turkey I,Gerontology Social Work Practices in Turkey II,Comparative Gerontological Social Work Practices in Turkey and the World.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.He/she will able to discuss concepts and theories of elderliness
10, 16, 9
A, E
1.1.He/she distinguishes the basic concepts of geriatrics and gerontology
1.2.He/she explains old age theories
2.He/she will able to classify the psycho-social and economic needs of the elderly person
10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 9
A, E
2.1.He/she determines the appropriate intervention for the needs of the elderly person
2.2.He/she approaches solution-oriented against the problems of the elderly person
3.He/she will able to develop awareness about the common diseases in old age
13, 16, 19, 9
A, E
3.1.He/she recognizes the physical, psychological and mental disorders of the elderly person and develops appropriate intervention
3.2.He/she develops awareness about the dementia of elderly persons
4.He/she will able to develop awareness of elder neglect and abuse
10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 4, 9
A, E
4.1.He/she makes classification for elder neglect and abuse
4.2.He/she develops awareness of elder neglect and abuse
5.He/she will able to classify social work practices related to elderly people
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
5.1.He/she makes the appropriate intervention plan according to the needs of the elderly people in need of protection
5.2.He/she illustrates the comparative practices in Turkey and the World
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Gerontology and Gerontological Social Service Conceptual Framework
2
Theories of Aging
3
Psychosocial and Economic Needs in Elderly
4
Mental Disorders in the Elderly
5
Demantial Disorders in the Elderly I
6
Demantial Disorders in the Elderly II
7
Common Problems in Old Age
8
To understand the old welfare
9
National and International Elderly Legislation
10
Pension and Social Policies for Old Age
11
Elder Neglect and Abuse
12
Gerontology Social Work Practices in Turkey I
13
Gerontology Social Work Practices in Turkey II
14
Comparative Gerontological Social Work Practices in Turkey and the World
Resources
- Onur, B. (2000). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık, Ölüm. İmge Kitabevi Yayınları. 5. Baskı. Ankara.
- Hablemitoğlu, Şengül ve Özmete, Emine. (2010). Yaşlı Refahı: Yaşlılar İçin Sosyal Hizmet. Kilit Yayınları: Ankara.
- Duyan, V. (2005). "Türkiye´de Yaşlılara Yönelik Sosyal Hizmetler", 1. Türkiye Uluslararası Gerontoloji Sempozyum Bildiriler Kitabı" 10-12 Mayıs 2005, Akdeniz Üniversitesi, s: 91-99.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields.
X
2
Gains communication and professional interview skills
X
3
Obtains information about management and processes.
X
4
Understands professional ethics, principles and values.
X
5
Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language.
6
Acquires the skills of solving social problems with scientific data and evidence.
X
7
Improves skills for using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems.
X
8
Able to cooperate with other disciplines and make teamwork.
X
9
Gains ability for self-development in his area to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals.
X
10
Capable to practice social work and train different client groups.
X
11
Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice.
X
12
Able to evaluate and feed-back during planned changing process.
