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.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jennifer Lehmann
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW). All others require coordinators approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Life span human development | Recommended | Sigelman, C., Rider, E., & De George-Walker, L. 2013 | SOUTH MELBURNE, VIC: CENGAGE LEARNING. |
| Readings | Looking forward through the life span | Recommended | Peterson, C 2008 | 5TH EDN, MELBOURNE: PEARSON-PRENTICE HALL. |
| Readings | Understanding human development: a multi-dimensional approach | Recommended | Harms, L 2009 | SOUTH 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.
Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word paper: Case Development Assessment. | Analysis of development using psychosocial assessment tools. | 25 | 02 |
| One 2,000-word equivalnet e-Portfolio using PebblePad or equivalent online medium. | Analysis of development across the life course using a case study. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| one 1,000-word paper | Analysis of life transitions | 25 | 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word paper: Case Development Assessment. | Analysis of development using psychosocial assessment tools. | 25 | 02 |
| One 2,000-word equivalnet e-Portfolio using PebblePad or equivalent online medium. | Analysis of development across the life course using a case study. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| one 1,000-word paper | Analysis of life transitions | 25 | 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word paper: Case Development Assessment. | Analysis of development using psychosocial assessment tools. | 25 | 02 |
| One 2,000-word equivalnet e-Portfolio using PebblePad or equivalent online medium. | Analysis of development across the life course using a case study. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| one 1,000-word paper | Analysis of life transitions | 25 | 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word paper: Case Development Assessment. | Analysis of development using psychosocial assessment tools. | 25 | 02 |
| One 2,000-word equivalnet e-Portfolio using PebblePad or equivalent online medium. | Analysis of development across the life course using a case study. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| one 1,000-word paper | Analysis of life transitions | 25 | 03, 04 |