Social work and social care
Human Growth and Development
Module code: L5089
Level 4
30 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Group presentation, Report
This module will provide you with an introduction to the key theories of human development.
We'll explore:
- attachment
- resilience
- loss
- change.
You'll examine the social and political contexts of these issues and the importance of making connections between individual and family development and disadvantage.
This module explores how factors like class, race, gender, and sexuality contribute to inequality. While not the main focus, you'll also be introduced to using and critiquing statistics and data sets to develop an early appreciation of both quantitative and qualitative research.
Teaching methods include lectures, facilitated seminars, and student-led study groups where you’ll prepare assessed presentations. Specialist workshops will also be delivered by service users, carers, and practitioners on key topics.
Learning is based on a problem-solving approach, using a case study for group work and assessments. Your group presentation will take the form of a poster, allowing you to develop skills in visual communication alongside written and oral explanations.
Module learning outcomes
- Describe a number of theories of human development
- Evaluate how political and social processes, oppression, discrimination and racism impact on human development.
- Describe some of the ways in which theories of human development underpin social work knowledge
- To be able to reflect upon group work and processes in order to highlight areas for future development as well as identify existing strengths
- At an introductory level demonstrate how to organise and deliver material in a group presentation