PGAGE02 Lifelong support for individuals' work ability

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Klára Harvánková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Michaela Kostelníková (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Ilona Štorová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Klára Harvánková, Ph.D.
Department of Educational Sciences – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Klára Harvánková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Educational Sciences – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 16 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/16, only registered: 0/16
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course focuses on the topic of adaptation and preparation for old age as an important part of age management. The course introduces participants to the different dimensions of ageing. In the course, participants will learn in which areas to prepare for retirement and what an ideal retirement strategy should look like, which is a lifelong process. The course will also cover the role of companies in reintegrating and retaining older workers and in preparing older workers for retirement.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the participant will be familiar with the concept of active ageing, including options for preparing for ageing. In addition, the participant will be oriented to the concept of active and successful ageing. Participants will also acquire skills for planning individual activities within the framework of personnel management leading to the promotion of active ageing and retirement.
Syllabus
  • 1. Adaptation and preparation for old age 2. The concept of active and successful ageing 3. End of working life; adaptation to the post-productive phase of life 4. Ageism and employers' prejudices against employees of different ages 5. The age-diverse team
Literature
  • Ilmarinen, J. (2009). Work Ability – a comprehensive concept for occupational health research and prevention. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 35(1), s. 1-5.
  • Ilmarinen, J. (2008). Jako si predĺžit aktívny život. Starutie a kvalita pracovného života v Európskej únii. Bratislava: Príroda.
  • Cimbálníková, L. a kol. (2011). Age Management. Komparativní analýza podmínek a přístupů využívaných v České republice a ve Finsku. Praha: AIVD ČR.
  • Novotný P. a kol. (2014). Jak rozumět stárnutí a jak na něj reagovat. Možnosti uplatnění Age managementu v České republice. Praha: AIVD.
  • Magnusson, M. (2023): Švedské umění dobrého stárnutí. Praha: Alferia.
Teaching methods
lecture, seminar, individual and group work
Assessment methods
Discussion, certificate of attendance
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023.
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