Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
ELDERLINESS AND SOCIAL POLICY YBH235 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Lectures, presentations, research homework, articles interpretation
Course Coordinator
Instructors Hande KIRIŞIK
Assistants
Goals The definition of social services for the elderly , provide content and learning methods used in the provision of services
Course Content The definition of social services , purpose, history, basic concepts, delivery of social services for the elderly, social policies , practices
Learning Outcomes 1) Understand the features and problems experienced during old age for the old age .
2) Understand the role and function of social services
3) Understand the social services in solving the problems of the elderly duties and functions.
4) The scope of social services for the elderly and discusses its importance.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week The definition of social services , scope, objectives and functions Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week The history and development of social services Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Basic concepts in social services and social welfare Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Social services application areas Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week The role and function of social workers in social services, task of elderly care technicians Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Social work ethics, philosophy of social services and basic values Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Contemporary trends in social services Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Elderly and social Services Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week The social services offered to elderyl n the world and Turkey, overviewand aging policy in our country Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Planning of social services for the elderly living alone Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Planning of social services for the elderly and disabled Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week social services for the elderly in residential social service organizations , the process of professionalisation of services , concepts and standards of accreditation applications Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week The mobilization of community resources for old age ( non-governmental organizations and volunteers) Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
15. Week Adaptation and gain the community of the elderly Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Hablemitoğlu, Ş., Özmete, E. (2010) Yaşlı Refahı:Yaşlılar İçin Sosyal Hizmet.Kilit Yayınları, Ankara
Koşar, N. (1996) Sosyal Hizmetlerde Yaşlı Refahı Alanı.Ankara Şafak Matbaacılık.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4
PY150000
PY250000
PY350000
PY455555

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 4
Homework 2 5
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 5
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 11 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 4 1
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 5 1
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload