SWK3130

Social work perspectives on human development I

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: (2 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