Objectives of general skills

• Analyse a situation (individually or collectively) in reference to theories and methodological approaches within psychology.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations.
• Analyse and model a situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches.
• Justifiably choose an intervention and implement and evaluate it.
• Master knowledge on interventions to improve a given situation (individually or collectively), as well as implement them.
• Critically analyse the extent and limitations of different types of intervention.
• Develop a plan of intervention or management in a rigorous and justified manner, taking into account all relevant factors (including underlying issues and associated risks).
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured and adapted way to the intended purpose and relevant public.
• Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
• Present research results (orally and in writing).
• Appropriately use presentation materials.
• Work effectively with different actors as part of a team or a network of professionals.
• Listen to team members and partners. Encourage expressing a shared opinion. Accept and discuss a different point of view than theirs.
• Act ethically and professionally.
• Refer to ethical principles to define the framework of their professional practice.
• Act in compliance with specific legislative frameworks and the code of conduct of Belgian psychologists.
• Adopt professional attitudes (think critically, avoid prejudices, respect professional confidentiality, etc.).
• Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
• Continue to train and improve their skills.
• Master scientific research methods in psychology.
• Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.

UE's Learning outcomes

- Describe the main bio-psycho-social aspects of the aging process; - Explain the process of advanced age and its impact on quality of life; - Use a multi-dimensional approach to quality of life, quality of services and select the appropriate assessment and intervention tools; - Use of information resources on the subject and apply them to write a short presentation of a clinical case; - List the different existing services for older people, their ins and outs and identify different practices that promote quality of care to seniors (school project, residents' council, project activities, life projects, tools evaluation of the quality of care ...).

UE Content

The course "Bio-ecology" of aging is based on different themes: - General approach of the bio-psycho-social paradigm; - Physiological aging and plural consequences; - Disability and proposals for services under Belgian law; - Quality of life: conceptual and methodological approach; - Quality of services: conceptual and methodological approach

Prior experience

Not applicable

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Oral examination
• Written examination

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Oral Examination
• Written examination

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Oral examination
• Written examination

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

• Presentation and works
• Oral examination
• Written examination