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ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY

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Lesson plan / GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL SERVICES

Lesson Information

Course Credit	2.0
Course ECTS Credit	3.0
Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Associate's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 5, EQF-LLL: Level 5, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of Course	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	Z
Course Coordinator
Instructor (s)	Assist. Prof. Dr. MELEK İPEK
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	The objective of the course to gain a deeper understanding of the social service institutions related to elderly care and acquire skills for practice.
Course Content	This course includes chacteristics of old age, psycho-social and economic problems and needs of the elderly, models of elderly's social work and steps of social work intervention for this group in Europe and Turkey.

Learning Outcomes

They acquire fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession.
Gains knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
Keeps abreast of current developments and practices in their field and applies them effectively.
Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
As a team member, takes responsibility for resolving complex and unforeseen issues encountered in applications related to their field.
Has an awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
Tracks developments in the field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, implementing, and disseminating data related to the field.
Can effectively present and clearly express ideas at the level of knowledge and skills through written and oral communication.
Knows the legislation, care services, and intervention methods for disadvantaged groups in the field of social services.
Analyzes social issues affecting individuals and society and develops solutions.
Has knowledge and awareness of social work practices in Türkiye and around the world.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Course Introduction
2	Conceptual Framework of Gerontology and Gerontological Social Work
3	Attitudes and Theories Regarding Aging
4	Aging and Health: Mental and Physical Illnesses I
5	Aging and Health: Mental and Physical Illnesses II
6	The Importance of Social Support in Old Age and Age Discrimination: Perceptions of Old Age in Family and Society
7	Neglect and Abuse of the Elderly I
8	Neglect and Abuse of the Elderly II
9	Individual-Environment Interaction in Old Age: Gerontotechnology and Universal Design
10	Life Satisfaction in Old Age
11	Life and Death I-II
12	Social Services and Care Models Offered to the Elderly
13	Gerontology and Social Services I
14	Gerontology and Social Services II

Resources

1.Kalınkara, Velittin. (2011). Temel Gerontoloji Yaşlılık Bilimi. Nobel: Ankara.
2. Albayrak,S. ve Aşık,E.(2014).Hasta ve Yaşlı Psikolojisi.Ankara:Vize.