Course overview
The aim of this course is to study and critically consider human development across the lifespan, from infancy to ageing and end of life. Human development and the social and environmental influences on development will be examined from different view points, particularly cognitive, physical and psychosocial theories, perspectives and evidence. Examining methods of studying individuals across the lifespan, including the capacity and rationale for observation and other assessments. Discussing and researching theories of development and processes to critically evaluate their application in explaining behaviour and learning across the lifespan from the perspective of key theorist and contemporary research evidence. Issues include the interacting influence of hereditary and environmental influences on the growing child, play and schooling, adolescence and independence, work and friendship, parenting, relationships, healthy aging and end of life.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the basic characteristics and principles of human growth, development and behaviour focusing on cognitive, physical and psychosocial changes from infancy to end of life.
- Deconstruct development and changes in human behavior into influences of heredity/person, environment, culture, impairment, age around the demands of activities of daily living across the lifespan according to professional practices.
- Demonstrate proficiency in written, oral and group communication including interprofessional group communication around the capacity to effectively and efficiently undertake observations and foundation assessments and report appropriately.
Availability
Class details
Magill
Group 1
Class number 63712
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
Online
Group 1
Class number 60450
Section 01OL
Size 50
Available 50
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