LIFE COURSE DEVELOPMENT
SWP2LCD
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will draw on first year psychology studies and explore human development within a social context, drawing out implications for social work practice.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSean MacDermott
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesYou will engage in a range of activities including workshops, online learning modules/activities, quizzes and written reports designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback (formal and informal) about your performance on these activities to support your learning.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM, HZSKP (BHS&MSW) or HBCSW, HBCSB, HBCS, HBCSD, HBCSM, HBCSS (Bachelor of Community Services) or HBCSVB HBCSVD HBCSVS HBCSVM HBCSVW & HBCSV (Bachelor of Community Services) All others require coordinators approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Looking forward through the life span
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPeterson, C
Year2014
Edition/Volume6TH EDN
PublisherMELBOURNE: PEARSON-PRENTICE HALL.
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Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Understanding human development: a multi-dimensional approach
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHarms, L
Year2009
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherSOUTH MELBOURNE, VIC: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.
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Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVirginia Mansel Lees
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Minimum of 12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line reading and other activities.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One hour on line quizzes based on assigned readings and class materials (equivalent to 1000 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Participation in weekly on-line activities across the semester (750-words equivalent). Assessment criteria available to students. Marks awarded on basis of review of LMS and student engagement related to workshop preparation activities | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One written assignment (formative) 750 words equivalent. Analysis of a specific life transition using concepts and theories of subject content. | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One written assignment (summative) 1750 words equivalent. Analysis of development across the life course including application of a broad range of concepts and theories of development Students are expected to use feedback from their earlier assignment in developing this piece. | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerryn Bagley
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Minimum of 12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line reading and other activities.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One hour on line quizzes based on assigned readings and class materials (equivalent to 1000 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Participation in weekly on-line activities across the semester (750-words equivalent). Assessment criteria available to students. Marks awarded on basis of review of LMS and student engagement related to workshop preparation activities | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One written assignment (formative) 750 words equivalent. Analysis of a specific life transition using concepts and theories of subject content. | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One written assignment (summative) 1750 words equivalent. Analysis of development across the life course including application of a broad range of concepts and theories of development Students are expected to use feedback from their earlier assignment in developing this piece. | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Minimum of 12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line reading and other activities.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One hour on line quizzes based on assigned readings and class materials (equivalent to 1000 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Participation in weekly on-line activities across the semester (750-words equivalent). Assessment criteria available to students. Marks awarded on basis of review of LMS and student engagement related to workshop preparation activities | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One written assignment (formative) 750 words equivalent. Analysis of a specific life transition using concepts and theories of subject content. | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One written assignment (summative) 1750 words equivalent. Analysis of development across the life course including application of a broad range of concepts and theories of development Students are expected to use feedback from their earlier assignment in developing this piece. | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Minimum of 12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line reading and other activities.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One hour on line quizzes based on assigned readings and class materials (equivalent to 1000 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Participation in weekly on-line activities across the semester (750-words equivalent). Assessment criteria available to students. Marks awarded on basis of review of LMS and student engagement related to workshop preparation activities | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One written assignment (formative) 750 words equivalent. Analysis of a specific life transition using concepts and theories of subject content. | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One written assignment (summative) 1750 words equivalent. Analysis of development across the life course including application of a broad range of concepts and theories of development Students are expected to use feedback from their earlier assignment in developing this piece. | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean MacDermott
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Minimum of 12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line reading and other activities.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One hour on line quizzes based on assigned readings and class materials (equivalent to 1000 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Participation in weekly on-line activities across the semester (750-words equivalent). Assessment criteria available to students. Marks awarded on basis of review of LMS and student engagement related to workshop preparation activities | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One written assignment (formative) 750 words equivalent. Analysis of a specific life transition using concepts and theories of subject content. | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One written assignment (summative) 1750 words equivalent. Analysis of development across the life course including application of a broad range of concepts and theories of development Students are expected to use feedback from their earlier assignment in developing this piece. | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMishel McMahon
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Minimum of 12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line reading and other activities.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One hour on line quizzes based on assigned readings and class materials (equivalent to 1000 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Participation in weekly on-line activities across the semester (750-words equivalent). Assessment criteria available to students. Marks awarded on basis of review of LMS and student engagement related to workshop preparation activities | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One written assignment (formative) 750 words equivalent. Analysis of a specific life transition using concepts and theories of subject content. | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One written assignment (summative) 1750 words equivalent. Analysis of development across the life course including application of a broad range of concepts and theories of development Students are expected to use feedback from their earlier assignment in developing this piece. | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |