swp2lcd life course development

LIFE COURSE DEVELOPMENT

SWP2LCD

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will draw on first year psychology studies and explore human development within a social context, drawing out implications for social work practice.

SchoolSchool of Allied Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Lehmann

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW). All others require coordinators approval.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsLife span human developmentRecommendedSigelman, C., Rider, E., & De George-Walker, L. 2013SOUTH MELBURNE, VIC: CENGAGE LEARNING.
ReadingsLooking forward through the life spanRecommendedPeterson, C 20085TH EDN, MELBOURNE: PEARSON-PRENTICE HALL.
ReadingsUnderstanding human development: a multi-dimensional approachRecommendedHarms, L 2009SOUTH MELBOURNE, VIC: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Develop a solid knowledge and understanding of the stages of human development over the life span, particularly as a framework for understanding the lived experience of people in Australian society.

Activities:
On-line learning activities and face-to-face two-hour weekly workshops.

02. Analysed life span development from class, ethnicity and race, ability, lifestyle, gender and sexual preference points of view, and their impact on human development and the different experiences of individuals and families through the life cycle

Activities:
On-line learning activities and face-to-face two-hour weekly workshops.

03. Demonstrate an understanding of social work practice implications of normative and non-normative development

Activities:
On-line learning activities and face-to-face two-hour weekly workshops.

04. Demonstrate a preliminary understanding of Intergenerational relations by looking at the interaction of population groups.

Activities:
On-line learning activities and face-to-face two-hour weekly workshops.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line and in-class activities."

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 1,000-word paper: Case Development Assessment.Analysis of development using psychosocial assessment tools.2502
One 2,000-word equivalnet e-Portfolio using PebblePad or equivalent online medium.Analysis of development across the life course using a case study.5001, 02, 03, 04
one 1,000-word paperAnalysis of life transitions2503, 04

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Lehmann

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line and in-class activities."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 1,000-word paper: Case Development Assessment.Analysis of development using psychosocial assessment tools.2502
One 2,000-word equivalnet e-Portfolio using PebblePad or equivalent online medium.Analysis of development across the life course using a case study.5001, 02, 03, 04
one 1,000-word paperAnalysis of life transitions2503, 04

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn McCormack

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line and in-class activities."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 1,000-word paper: Case Development Assessment.Analysis of development using psychosocial assessment tools.2502
One 2,000-word equivalnet e-Portfolio using PebblePad or equivalent online medium.Analysis of development across the life course using a case study.5001, 02, 03, 04
one 1,000-word paperAnalysis of life transitions2503, 04

Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Lehmann

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line and in-class activities."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 1,000-word paper: Case Development Assessment.Analysis of development using psychosocial assessment tools.2502
One 2,000-word equivalnet e-Portfolio using PebblePad or equivalent online medium.Analysis of development across the life course using a case study.5001, 02, 03, 04
one 1,000-word paperAnalysis of life transitions2503, 04