Duration
30h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The objective of this course is to draw on current scientific research in the psychology of ageing in order to foster critical and applied reflection on clinical practice in this field (assessment, specific clinical issues, therapeutic approaches).
The selection of topics may vary from year to year, depending on recent publications and societal developments. The chosen themes are linked to contemporary issues for which institutional or clinical responses are often insufficient.
The course also provides an opportunity to explore in greater depth certain subjects that may have been introduced more superficially in earlier courses, offering a more specialized and integrated perspective.
Finally, some topics are specifically selected for their relevance at the end of the curriculum: they build on the knowledge gained in previous courses as well as on the experience acquired during internships (for example, ethical or deontological questions). The aim is also to expose students to social and professional contexts with which they may not yet be familiar, broadening their perspectives and preparing them for future practice.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course aims not only to broaden students' knowledge in the psychology of ageing, but also to foster their ability to adopt a critical and reflective perspective on research, with particular emphasis on the connection between research and clinical practice.
Students are encouraged to develop a reflective stance by questioning the relevance of the solutions they propose, both in terms of their feasibility in real-world settings and their actual impact on the populations concerned (e.g., addressing genuine needs, meeting the expectations of older adults).
Finally, the course seeks to prompt students to reflect on the way they manage certain clinical situations, encouraging them to ground their practice in a critical, realistic, and user-centered approach.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Students must have completed the courses in psychology of aging and preferably to have done an internship on this theme.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
At the beginning of the year, students will be divided into small groups of 2 to 4 members, depending on the number of participants in the course.
Each group will be assigned a theme related to older adults (for example: LGBTQIA+ identity, immigration, widowhood, etc.), along with a recent scientific article. The task of the students will be to engage with this article and enrich it with complementary readings in order to deepen their understanding of the topic.
Based on this work, each group will prepare and deliver an oral presentation. Students will then be encouraged to extend their reflection by designing a concrete field action inspired by the chosen theme. This action may take different forms and, whenever possible, should be tested or implemented.
For example, on the theme of immigration, one student organized workshops bringing together both Belgian nationals and older adults from immigrant backgrounds.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Papers or book chapters dealing with the topics seen during the course.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Further information:
Assessment is based on both a written report and an oral presentation of the student's synthesis and analysis on the topic they explored in their literature review. Success requires that both the report and the presentation be deemed satisfactory.
The written report must be submitted before the oral presentation. The oral presentation is only allowed if the content and format of the written report are considered satisfactory.
The written report should be approximately 4,000 words on the chosen topic (be careful not to exceed this limit excessively).
The oral presentation lasts 40-45 minutes and is followed by a 15-20 minute Q&A session.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Course attendance is mandatory.
Contacts
Academic:
Stéphane Adam - 04/366.28.46 - stephane.adam@uliege.be
Assistant:
Louis Hody - l.hody@uliege.be
Secretary:
Dorothée Duchêne - d.duchene@uliege.be