Module Descriptors
HEALTHY AGEING IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE
SOWK40279
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - SEMINAR weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative assessment
Seminar presentation (50%) Learning Outcome 1 and 2
Students will prepare and present a 20min seminar (to include time for questions), based on a relevant topic related to ageing and health.
Written assignment (50%) Learning Outcomes 1 and 2
They will also be required to a written assignment of 1,000 words which demonstrates their research
and preparation of accurate, current and appropriate information for the seminar.
Both summative elements must be passed in order to pass the module.
Formative assessment
Students will receive formative feedback from peers and tutors during class-based sessions and from
tutors during personal tutorials regarding assignment preparation.
Seminar presentation (50%) Learning Outcome 1 and 2
Students will prepare and present a 20min seminar (to include time for questions), based on a relevant topic related to ageing and health.
Written assignment (50%) Learning Outcomes 1 and 2
They will also be required to a written assignment of 1,000 words which demonstrates their research
and preparation of accurate, current and appropriate information for the seminar.
Both summative elements must be passed in order to pass the module.
Formative assessment
Students will receive formative feedback from peers and tutors during class-based sessions and from
tutors during personal tutorials regarding assignment preparation.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Bee H (2005) Lifespan Development. (4th Ed.) New York Harper Collins
Bengtson, V.L., Silverstein, M., Putney, N., Gans, N. (2009) Handbook of Theories of Aging (2nd Edition) Springer Publishing Co Inc. U.S
Bernard M (2004) New Lifestyles in Old Age: health, identity and wellbeing in Berryhill Retirement Village Bristol (Policy Press)
Johnson, M.L.(ed) (2005) The Cambridge Handbook of Age and Ageing (Cambridge University Press)
National Service Framework for Older People: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4003066
Bengtson, V.L., Silverstein, M., Putney, N., Gans, N. (2009) Handbook of Theories of Aging (2nd Edition) Springer Publishing Co Inc. U.S
Bernard M (2004) New Lifestyles in Old Age: health, identity and wellbeing in Berryhill Retirement Village Bristol (Policy Press)
Johnson, M.L.(ed) (2005) The Cambridge Handbook of Age and Ageing (Cambridge University Press)
National Service Framework for Older People: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4003066
Module Resources
I.T. Facilities with access to Moodle
Module Learning Strategies
Whole and small group sessions (20 hrs) whole group sessions will be used to explore key themes, concepts, theories related to ageing and health. These sessions will utilise lectures and workshops. There will be an emphasis on tutors providing key features of the topics and debates, but with the opportunities for students to raise issues and engage in exercises and discussions.
Contact Hours:
Lectures: 16 hours
Seminars: 4 hours
Tutorials: 4 hours
Independent Study Hours::
Guided reading: 58 hours
Assignment preparation: 58 hours
Tutorial preparation: 10 hours
Contact Hours:
Lectures: 16 hours
Seminars: 4 hours
Tutorials: 4 hours
Independent Study Hours::
Guided reading: 58 hours
Assignment preparation: 58 hours
Tutorial preparation: 10 hours
Module Indicative Content
This module holistically explores the process of ageing from early adulthood to the end of life, incorporating bio-psycho-social perspectives. Consideration will be given to how lifestyles are informed by socio-economic and factors, and how lifestyle choices can influence physical, intellectual, emotional and social wellbeing in adulthood and later life, and explore the impact of this on social care provision. Contemporary interventions designed to engage adults in healthy lifestyles will be evaluated, particularly those relating to health promotion and education.
The module will explore:
The transition from childhood to early adulthood and ageing through adulthood towards the end of life
Biological, psychological and social theories and models of ageing
Health promotion
Health education
Dementia strategies
End of life strategies
Protection of vulnerable adults
The module will explore:
The transition from childhood to early adulthood and ageing through adulthood towards the end of life
Biological, psychological and social theories and models of ageing
Health promotion
Health education
Dementia strategies
End of life strategies
Protection of vulnerable adults