DEVMS26HKI Development Across the Life Span (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

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Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• understand the theories and concepts of human development
• recognize how biological, psychological and social factors affect human development across the life span
• identify the factors affecting identity development
• apply the lifespan approach in understanding own professional identity

Sisältö

• Life span approach in understanding human development
• Biological, psychological and social factors in life span development
• Factors affecting identity development

Aika ja paikka

Class schedule will be published in Diakle and Tuudo / MyDiak

Oppimateriaalit

Sudberry, J. & Whitaker, A. (2019). Human Growth and Development: An Introduction for Social Workers. Routledge.

Opetusmenetelmät

CONTENTS:

- Life span approach in understanding human development 
- Biological, psychological and social factors in life span development 
- Factors affecting identity development 

LEARNING METHODS:

- Lectures
- Written learning assignment based on the required reading materials
- Individual exam
- Participation in the evaluation workshop day

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Exam during the General Exam day.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Participation in the orientation is compulsory. Attendance to the scheduled lectures are not required, however, it will help the student prepare for the evaluation day. Participation in the evaluation workshop day is compulsory.

Lisätiedot

Possibility to get RPL/AHOT if equivalent studies and study credits are carried out in a University or University of Applied Sciences.