Module Descriptors
THE AGEING INDIVIDUAL: BIOLOGICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF LATER LIFE
NURS70577
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Carole Birch
Email: C.Birch@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 12
Independent Study Hours: 138
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Blackboard VLE
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must be working in an environment where they have access to older people and their carers in a health and social care related role
Module Texts
Dannefer D & Phillipson C (Eds) (2013) The Sage Handbook of Social Gerontology. Sage. London.
Erber JT (2013) Aging and Older Adulthood (3rd Edn). Wiley-Blackwell. Chichester.
Wilkinson R & Pickett K (2010) The Spirit Level. Why Equality is Better for Everyone. Penguin Publishers. London.
Erber JT (2013) Aging and Older Adulthood (3rd Edn). Wiley-Blackwell. Chichester.
Wilkinson R & Pickett K (2010) The Spirit Level. Why Equality is Better for Everyone. Penguin Publishers. London.
Module Learning Strategies
The focus of this module is on a mix of independent as well as directed study.
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (12 hours) on this module means your on-screen hours engaging with the online study materials contained within the 'Course Information', 'Course Documents' 'Communication' and 'Assignments' sections of the module virtual learning environment (VLE). Contact will occur via the use of emails and Skype group discussions/ tutorials.
Guided Independent Study (138 hours) means on-line and off-line activity including working on tasks/exercises/activities and participation within the discussion forums, relevant background/supplementary reading, and assessment preparation and completion.
This module will be delivered by the use of a VLE.
The VLE will provide a structured environment for progressing through this module. The 'Learning Materials' section contains essential module information, the award handbook, the module descriptor and a section, which contains the aims and objectives of the module. The 'Course Documents' section contains all the study material necessary to complete the module, together with activities associated with this material. Within the 'Communications' section there are a number of forums, which will enable interactive, asynchronous discussion, which supports student learning and allows for formative assessment of individual progress.
Participants are encouraged to communicate with the tutor and their fellow students using email, telephone and the discussion forums and to do so if there are matters needing assistance and support.
Web-based material will be utilised to support all aspects of the module, providing links to latest Government information and latest case law and legislation.
As this is a distance learning award, participants will need to adopt a disciplined approach to study and work for example by ensuring that activities, tasks and assignments are completed within specified time limits and that discussion with others takes place.
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (12 hours) on this module means your on-screen hours engaging with the online study materials contained within the 'Course Information', 'Course Documents' 'Communication' and 'Assignments' sections of the module virtual learning environment (VLE). Contact will occur via the use of emails and Skype group discussions/ tutorials.
Guided Independent Study (138 hours) means on-line and off-line activity including working on tasks/exercises/activities and participation within the discussion forums, relevant background/supplementary reading, and assessment preparation and completion.
This module will be delivered by the use of a VLE.
The VLE will provide a structured environment for progressing through this module. The 'Learning Materials' section contains essential module information, the award handbook, the module descriptor and a section, which contains the aims and objectives of the module. The 'Course Documents' section contains all the study material necessary to complete the module, together with activities associated with this material. Within the 'Communications' section there are a number of forums, which will enable interactive, asynchronous discussion, which supports student learning and allows for formative assessment of individual progress.
Participants are encouraged to communicate with the tutor and their fellow students using email, telephone and the discussion forums and to do so if there are matters needing assistance and support.
Web-based material will be utilised to support all aspects of the module, providing links to latest Government information and latest case law and legislation.
As this is a distance learning award, participants will need to adopt a disciplined approach to study and work for example by ensuring that activities, tasks and assignments are completed within specified time limits and that discussion with others takes place.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Reflective paper/case study 3000 words examining the specific health and social care needs of an ageing individual living with a range of biological, psychological and social issues identifying a particular event to reflect on making recommendations for future practice (100% weighting) (contributes to meeting all LO's)
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Discussion Board contributions related to set tasks on a weekly basis
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Discussion Board contributions related to set tasks on a weekly basis
Module Indicative Content
The module will include key topics related to the biological aspects of ageing such as key physiological issues
The module will also include key topics around the mental health and psychological aspects of ageing will include, paranoid disorders, substance misuse and related issues, suicide along with a general overview of the relationship of dementia, delirium and depression in later life and their impact on the biological and social aspects of ageing. Key sociological and theoretical issues around ageing in the 21st Century including
Post Modern perspectives on ageing, Life course and modernity, ageing and popular culture, the end of ageing, gerotranscendence and, quality of life, age discrimination and social exclusion, expectations, well being in 'retirement' and end of life
The module will also include key topics around the mental health and psychological aspects of ageing will include, paranoid disorders, substance misuse and related issues, suicide along with a general overview of the relationship of dementia, delirium and depression in later life and their impact on the biological and social aspects of ageing. Key sociological and theoretical issues around ageing in the 21st Century including
Post Modern perspectives on ageing, Life course and modernity, ageing and popular culture, the end of ageing, gerotranscendence and, quality of life, age discrimination and social exclusion, expectations, well being in 'retirement' and end of life
Web Descriptor
The aim of this distance learning module is to provide you with enhanced knowledge of ageing and the imapct this has for the older person. You will explore key isues from the effect of biological ageing through mental health and psychological aspects of ageing to key sociological and theoretical issues relevant to ageing in the 21st Century.
This is a distance learning module with a weekly release of learning materials and activities to undertake drawing upon practice experiences to enhance your learning. You will need to adopt a disciplined approach to study and work for example by ensuring that activities, tasks and assignments are completed within specified time limits and that the sharing of your learning with others takes place via online discussion boards.
This is a distance learning module with a weekly release of learning materials and activities to undertake drawing upon practice experiences to enhance your learning. You will need to adopt a disciplined approach to study and work for example by ensuring that activities, tasks and assignments are completed within specified time limits and that the sharing of your learning with others takes place via online discussion boards.