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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Human Growth And Behaviour | |||
| Reference | SS2002 | Version | 7 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to understand theories relating to the development of personality and behaviour throughout the human lifespan. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Evaluate a range of theories demonstrating an understanding of emotional development taking into consideration those factors which may be pathological and those which may promote resilience. |
| 2 | Apply the concepts of Loss and Change. |
| 3 | Apply Psychodynamic and Systems Concepts related to adult partnerships and family life. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Theories of development- Physical, Life Cycle, Object Relations, Attachment, Loss and Change, Mourning and Bereavement, Relationships, Adult Partnerships, Families and Resilience Reflects the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements around engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Core concepts will be delivered by lecture. Seminars will be used for discussion and application. Students are also required to undertake formative case studies and reading of relevant material. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | All learning outcomes are assessed by one case study | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by an essay. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 modules or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bee H. and Boyd D. 2003 Lifespan Development. Study Edition. Boston MA: Allyn and Bacon |
| 2 | Gibson, A. & Gibson, N., 2016, Human Growth, Behaviour and Development, London; SAGE. |
| 3 | Howe D. 1995 Attachment theory for social work practice. Basingstoke: Macmillan. |
| 4 | Kail R.V. and Cavanaugh J.C. 2007 Human Development: A Life -Span View. Thomson Wadsworth |