Child Development
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: SHM045
Course Name: Geriatrics
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
2
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. GÖZDE EKŞİ
Course Lecturer(s): LEC.GÖZDE EKŞİ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To provide students with basic information about Basic Gerontology and elderly individuals.
Course Content: This course is an overview of geriatrics; historical and cultural dimension of geriatrics; Physiological and psychological changes seen in geriatric individuals; Factors affecting health in old age; Physiological and psychosocial health problems common in the elderly; gerontechnology; old age and ethics; Elderly policies in Türkiye and the world; Care services offered to the elderly in Turkey; healthy, successful and active aging; Includes issues of old age and death.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students taking this course will learn the general perspective on geriatrics; can learn the historical and cultural dimension of geriatrics.
2) Students taking this course will learn about the physiological and psychological changes seen in elderly individuals; can learn the factors affecting health in old age.
3) Students taking this course can learn about physiological and psychosocial health problems common in the elderly.
4) Students taking this course will learn about gerontechnology; old age and ethics; Elderly policies in Türkiye and the world; Care services offered to the elderly in Turkey; healthy, successful and active aging; Can learn about old age and death.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course introduction and learning objectives
2) Overview of Old Age
3) Historical and Cultural Dimension of Aging
4) Physiological and Psychological Changes in Old Age
5) Factors Affecting Health in Old Age
6) Physiological Health Problems in the Elderly
7) Psycho-social Health Problems in the Elderly
8) Gerotechnology
9) Elderly Policies in Türkiye and the World
10) Care Services Provided to the Elderly in Turkey
11) Healthy, Successful and Active Aging
12) Old Age and Death

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Bilgili N., Kitiş Y., Yaşlılık ve Yaşlı Sağlığı Sorunları Ankara 2017
Aylaz R. (ed.), Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Hemşirelik Bakımı, Malatya, İnönü Üniversitesi Yayınevi, 2019
References: Bilgili N., Kitiş Y., Yaşlılık ve Yaşlı Sağlığı Sorunları Ankara 2017
Aylaz R. (ed.), Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Hemşirelik Bakımı, Malatya, İnönü Üniversitesi Yayınevi, 2019

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
2) Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.
3) Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.
4) Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation.
5) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
6) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
7) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.
8) It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness.
9) It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
10) Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.
11) The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.
12) Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions.
13) Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field.
15) The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
2) Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.
3) Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.
4) Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation.
5) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
6) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
7) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.
8) It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness.
9) It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
10) Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.
11) The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.
12) Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions.
13) Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field.
15) The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Midterms 1 40 40
Final 1 60 60
Total Workload 100