HPS302 - Developmental Psychology (Adult)

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Carrie Ewin
Previously:

Pathways Through Adulthood

Prerequisite:

HPS202

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: HPS782
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

1 x 1 hour on-campus seminar per week

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

1 x 1 hour online seminar per week

Content

This unit provides an examination of the theories that underpin developmental psychology and the research methods used in this area. The physical, social, cognitive and personal aspects of adult development and ageing are considered, taking into account both the gains and losses associated with ageing. Although the focus is on normal ageing within changing social and historical contexts, the cognitive, behavioural and social consequences of age-related pathologies are also examined, and the promotion of optimal ageing is explored.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

ULO1

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of core areas of adult development including physical, cognitive, and social development, personality, coping and resilience, and preparing for the end of life.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Demonstrate and apply an understanding of developmental research designs.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Review the literature concerning a developmental topic.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO4

Design an interview that explores an adult’s experiences in a developmental topic.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO5

Critically evaluate own interviewing practice according to best practice interviewing skills.

GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking

Assessment

Assessment description

Student output

Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)

Indicative due week

Assessment 1: Literature Review and Interview Schedule

1000 words

35%

  • Week 5

Assessment 2: Interview Evaluation and Analysis

1500 words

45%

  • Week 10

Assessment 3: Online Scheduled Quiz

90 minutes

20%

  • Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HPS302 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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