HPS302 - Pathways Through Adulthood

Unit details

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2022 unit information

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Last updated: 4 March 2022

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Jacqui Macdonald
Prerequisite:

Must have passed one of HPS201, HPS202, HPS203, HPS204, HPS205, HPS310

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.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1 hour seminar (campus) per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 1 hour seminar (online) per week

Note:

Campus students are required to attend practical classes.

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

Trimester 1:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Literature Review and Interview Schedule 1000 words 30%
  • Week 5
Assessment 2: Interview Evaluation 1500 words 30%
  • Week 9
Assessment 3: Online scheduled examination 50 questions, 90 minutes 40%
  • Examination period

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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