Social Service
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03061005 | Gerontological Social Work | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 3+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Anlatım |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Yoktur |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Demet AKARÇAY ULUTAŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Demet AKARÇAY ULUTAŞ | C-223 | [email protected] | 7460 |
Course Content
Overview of old age and old age; theories of aging; individual and social life in old age. Psycho-social problems faced by the elderly, their needs and expectations. Service models and social work practices for the elderly (working with the elderly, working with the elderly's family and relatives). Examination of elderly care support in Turkey and in the world.
Objectives of the Course
To analyze the socio-economic problems that may arise with aging in the process of demographic change, and to develop solution and intervention strategies with social policy and social work methods.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P4 | Professional Relationship and has the ability to communicate effectively. | 4 |
| P8 | Has the ability to observe human rights and social justice in practice. | 4 |
| P | 4 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Look at Aging |
| 2 | Theoretical Background in Explaining Aging |
| 3 | Overview of Social Work in Old Age |
| 4 | Micro Level Perspective of Old Age; Ways to Cope with Stress in Old Age |
| 5 | Mezzo and Macro Perspective of Old Age |
| 6 | Individual and Psychosocial Aspects of Old Age |
| 7 | Aging Welfare Area: Elderly Care Support in the World and Legislation on Elderly Welfare Area in Turkey |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Aging Welfare Area: Elderly Care Support and Community Based Care in Turkey |
| 10 | Analysis of the Bulletin of the General Directorate of Disabled and Elderly Services, Guardianship in Turkey |
| 11 | Successful Aging, Active Aging, Healthy Aging Goals in Aging Planning |
| 12 | Successful Aging, Active Aging, Examining the Reports of the 1st Aging Council Commission |
| 13 | Quality of Life in Old Age, Review of Accessibility Guide, Situation of Provinces in Elderly Welfare Area in Turkey |
| 14 | Improving Care in Nursing Homes, Spiritual Competence in Practice with Elderly Persons; Strengthening Problem Solving Skills in Elderly Individuals, Period Evaluation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Yanardağ, U., Zubaroğlu Yanardağ, M. (2019). Yaşlılık ve Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. |
| Yanardağ, U., Zubaroğlu Yanardağ, M. (2019). Yaşlılık ve Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Yanardağ, U., Zubaroğlu Yanardağ, M. (2019). Yaşlılık ve Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Yanardağ, U., Zubaroğlu Yanardağ, M. (2019). Yaşlılık ve Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Yanardağ, U., Zubaroğlu Yanardağ, M. (2019). Yaşlılık ve Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 21 | 21 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||