EDF4537 Human growth and lifespan development
Faculty of Education
EDF4537 Human growth and lifespan development is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for EDF4537. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before EDF4537
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF4537
No unit lists EDF4537 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
In this unit you will examine major lifespan theories and mental health issues that arise in the course of childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Historical and contemporary frameworks of lifespan and attachment are explored and discussed in the context of counselling practice. You will also examine key concepts in attachment theory and how the main attachment types play out in both childhood and later life.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Case study on applying life-span development theories (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Essay on selected lifespan and attachment theories (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe and differentiate major lifespan theories
- 2
Explain the relevance of lifespan theory to counselling
- 3
Recognise how adult attachment style can affect relationships
- 4
Appreciate and cultivate sensitivity to the effects of counselling on the client
- 5
Articulate how an understanding of lifespan and attachment theories can be included in a practical framework for counselling.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- 36 hours of engagement in online, face-to-face or blended platforms over the semester
(b) Additional requirements (all students):
- Independent study to make up the required minimum hours during the semester.
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding. Additionally, you may also engage in case-based teaching and role play.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ling Mee Chooi
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ling Mee Chooi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4537?
EDF4537 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF4537 offered?
In 2022, EDF4537 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is EDF4537?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF4537 have an exam?
No. EDF4537 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.