275102

Human Development

An introduction to the study of lifespan human development and learning within changing social and physical contexts.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

275102

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

100-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subjects

Health and Human Development, Human Development

Course planning information

Restrictions

Similar content
208102, 209102

You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Identify and outline major models and theories of life-span human development and learning.
  • 2 Demonstrate an understanding of how different theories of human development may be used to describe, explain, predict and modify developmental pathways.
  • 3 Demonstrate the interdependency of the three interactive domains of development - physical, cognitive, and psychosocial.
  • 4 Demonstrate and understanding of how human beings both influence, and are influenced by their physical, historical and social contexts.
  • 5 Outline the interrelatedness of human development theory, research and application and begin to apply course theories and concepts to real life situations.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Test 1 2 3 4 5 30%
Written Assignment 1 2 4 5 30%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 40%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Compulsory

ESSENTIALS OF LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT ISE

Author
SANTROCK
ISBN
9781265359843
Edition
7TH
Publisher
MCGRAW HILL

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