DSRS1202 Lifespan Development

2020

4.5

1 x 1.5-hour lecture weekly
1 x 50-minute tutorial weekly

Examination 30%, Assignments

This topic will cover the stages of human development across the life span, from infancy to ageing. Human development will be examined from the viewpoints of physical, intellectual, social/emotional growth and change. Issues to be covered include: the interacting influence of environmental and hereditary factors upon the growing child; play and schooling; adolescence and independence; work and friendship; parenting; marriage and divorce; and healthy ageing.

On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:

1. Apply methods of observation and analysis of results in relation to developmental stages

2. Assess theories of development, including their application across various stages of life using positive, person first language

3. Examine physical, cognitive and psychosocial development across the lifespan, that is, from infancy, through childhood, adolescence, adulthood and ageing.