Ageing Families: Multigenerational and Cultural Issues

Training Provider: SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Course Reference: TGS-2023037332
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About This Course

In this course, GER 508Ageing Families: Multigenerational and Cultural Issues aims to stimulate students' knowledge and understanding of the importance of social and cultural diversity among ageing populations from a sociocultural perspective. A broad perspective is encouraged so that the students can compare Singapore with other countries. As societies mature, the customized approach would bear greater gains not only for the older population, but also policy makers and service providers in terms of savings and economical usage of resources. Focus is placed on ageing families, intergenerational relationships, controversial issues that often lead to family tensions, and common situations of employed caregivers who may be from other countries and cultures. The course will enhance students' awareness and skills in identifying strains and communication breakdowns between family members, use of the systemic framework of analysis, and solution-seeking in collaboration with family members. The practical component of the course consists of techniques of working with multigenerational ageing families and of cultural competency skills. Teaching tools such as role play and videos will be utilized.

What You'll Learn

Analyse and explain the role of socially and culturally diverse populations in shaping policies and services.
Differentiate knowledge of various cultures in the process of helping ageing families.
Relate values, knowledge, skills of gerontological practice to ethnic competent practice.
Improve cultural competency skills in gerontological practice.
Design multi-cultural and intergenerational programmes.
Apply family development theory to solve issues of multi-problem, ageing families.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor Degree

Course Details

Duration 24.5 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Not specified
Total Enrolled 103 students
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