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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Human Growth And Behaviour | |||
| Reference | SS2056 | Version | 6 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | September 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to apply theories relating to the development of personality and behaviour throughout the human lifespan. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Apply a range of theories demonstrating knowledge and understanding of human development. |
| 2 | Explain how these theories might inform an understanding of the needs of service users. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Theories of development - Physical, Life Cycle, Object Relations, Attachment, Loss and Transition, Mourning and Bereavement, Relationships, Adult Partnerships, Families, Systems and Resilience. The module addresses a range of specific theories that apply to children adults and families. The module is delivered and underpinned by a commitment to core social work values of respect, individualisation, empowerment, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles and upholds the values and ethical practice standards that reflect the requirements relating to engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Distance Learning This module is based on directed and private study supplemented by lectures, seminars and tutorials. Introductory lectures are linked to work materials. Directed and private study is supported by tutorials. Full Time 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 | 20 | 12 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 130 | 138 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| 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 |
| Description: | Case study essay | ||||
| 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 | None, in addition to SCQF8 entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bee, H., & Boyd D.,(2014) Lifespan Development, 6th Edition. Pearson Education Limited. |
| 2 | Distance Learning Workbooks 1.3.and 3 2013. Human Growth and Behaviour. Aberdeen: RGU |
| 3 | Lynch. R.,2014.Social work with older people. London: Sage |
| 4 | Beckett, C. and Taylor, H., 2011. Human Growth and Development 2nd Edition. Sage:London. |