Ms L Hewitt
4 points - 2 hours per week - First semester - Clayton
Objectives Students undertaking this subject should develop an understanding of what constitutes a life span approach to human development; knowledge of the specific development tasks that confront individuals throughout the lifespan and an understanding of the implications for social work practice.
Synopsis Explores a lifespan approach to human development with particular emphasis on lifestage transitions including death.
Assessment One written assignment (1500 words): 60% - Class test: (1.5 hours): 40%
Prescribed texts
Berger R L and others Human behaviour: A perspective for the
helping professions 4th edn, Longman, 1996
Peterson C Looking forward through the life span development 3rd edn,
Prentice-Hall, 1996