A 3000 word written assignment based on case studies which you will be given at the commencement of the module, you will be expected to write about the learning outcomes in relation to these case studies. (addressing all LO's)

Formative Assessment
Feedback will be via an assignment workshop with regard to participation on the module such as taking part in discussions and debates related to the module

In this module you will begin to explore the relationship between human development throughout the lifespan and the social problems and difficulties faced by service users throughout their life. Psycho-social models and theories will be taught and related to the lifespan and development of individuals commencing with the issues around conception and pregnancy and culminating in theories of ageing and end of life issues.

The module will also explore developmental issues, these will include, physical, cognitive, emotional and social and the factors that may influence these developments such as physical and emotional trauma, attachment issues and health as well as looking at the sociological perspectives of a changing society with multi-dimensional diversity- reflecting on year year one modules.

You will investigate the theories of disability and how a range of physical, mental, sensory impairments and learning difficulties impact on the lives of individuals and the way society views, values and supports these individuals.

Finally you will relate the marginalisation of some service users to their development and the barriers to communication that may exist and you will seek to overcome these, and to ensure that you gain an understanding of adverse environments and how these can impact on assessment of needs and the planning of interventions.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
24 hours (12 x 2) - Whole group sessions - formal lectures to introduce key concepts and issues
20 hours (10 x 2) - Small group seminars (Problem Based learning) = to facilitate student discussion of key concepts, issues and lecture material and to apply psychological frameworks to social work
4 hours - Workshop during Practice Learning period

Guided Independent Study: (25 hours)
100 hours - To develop your knowledge and understanding of lifespan development. Students will be expected to prepare materials for seminar debate
75 hours - Assessment preparation - to develop students' knowledge of lifespan development and facilitate ability to discuss psychological frameworks
77 hours - Case Study preparation

Some materials will be accessed through Blackboard / VLE. Blackboard will also be used for formative and summative assessment

Bee, H. & Boyd, D. (2010) Lifespan Development (6th Ed) New York, Pearson International
Crawford, K. and Walker, J. (2010) Social Work and Human Development (3rd Ed), Exeter, Learning Matters
Sudbery, J. (2010) Human Growth and Development, Abingdon, Routledge
Green, L. (2010) Understanding the Life Course. Bristol, Polity Press.

Computer facilities to access materials on the web and specialist online databases
Access to appropriate texts and journals

This module is open only to students enrolled on the BA (Hons) Social Work

This module considers development throughout life, starting with pre-birth and child development going through to consdiering adulthood and old age. You will make links between what happens in someone's childhood and how this might influence who they are as an adult. You will also look at theories in depth to consider how development is interpreted, and use this knowledge to plan interventions for case studies within the module, as well as for social work as a profession.

1. DEFINE AND DISCUSS THEORIES OF LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT (PCF, 5.3, 5.4; SOP, 13.4)
Knowledge & Understanding

2. APPRAISE HOW THEORIES IMPACT/INFLUENCE SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE (PCF 5.5,5.6, SOP 13.4; SG1) Learning

3. REFLECT AND EVALUATE HOW LIFESPAN THEORIES ARE USED TO DEVELOP SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE AND ARE USED TO FORMULATE INTERVENTIONS AND SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE (PCF 5.12, 7.; SOP 9.8, 14.3 14.4; SG10) Problem Solving
Reflection