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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Human Development across the Lifespan
Module Code	ES522
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Geraldine Scanlon Semester 2: Geraldine Scanlon Autumn: Geraldine Scanlon
Module Teacher	Geraldine Scanlon
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to develop students' understanding of the principal theories of learning including the understanding (theory) and supporting (practice) of lifelong and lifewide education of adults.It also aims to integrate findings from research to practice within a developmental context in examining how experience generates developmental change with a particular focus on transition throughout the lifespan.This is supported by assisting students understanding of human development across biological, cognitive, social, and emotional domains.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise that "development" continues throughout the lifespan and identify similarities and changes throughout development in the following contexts -physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, moral, social, personality.
2. Examine the influence of theories in adult learning, lifespan developmental psychology on the provision of guidance and counselling.
3. Reflect on the psychological barriers to personal and career development – issues of mental health, perceptions of self and others, dealing with stress in the workplace.
4. Identify and critically assess the impact of transition throughout the lifespan.
5. Clarify one's practice and engage in self-reflection as a means to understanding the psychologicaland educational development of others.
6. Identify and examine the impact of individual difference across the lifespan

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Sugarman, L. (2001) 2nd edition, Life-span Development: Frameworks, Accounts, and Strategies. New York : Psychology Press. (Key and essential text): 0,
Brookfield, Stephen 2005.The Power of Critical Theory for Adult Learning & Teaching.Berkshire: Open University Press. (Key and essential text): 0,
Department of Education and Science, (2000). Learning for Life: White Paper on Adult Education. Dublin: Stationery Office.: 0,
Fleming, T. (2004).The State of Adult Education The Adult Learner: The Journal of Adult and Community Education in Ireland, pp 9-17: 0,
National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (2001) Towards a National Framework of Qualifications: A Discussion Document Dunlin: NQAI: 0,
National Guidance Forum (2007)Guidance for Life: An Integrated Framework for Lifelong Guidance in Ireland available from http://www.nationalguidanceforum.ie/: 0,
Mezirow Jack, & Associates. (2000).Learning as Transformation: Critical Perspectives on a Theory in Progress. CA: Josey-Bass,: 0,
Merriam, Sharon et al. (2006) Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide, 3rd Edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass: 0,
Tennant, Mark. (2006) Psychology and Adult Learning. London: Routledge: 0,
Rogers, A. (2002.)Teaching Adults , 3rd ed., Milton Keynes: Open University Press,: 0,
Santrock, John W. (2006) Life-Span Development 10th Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill: 0,