Human Development across the Lifespan

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Course Outline
Part I
Programme Title
Course Title
Course code
Department
Credit Points : 3
Contact Hours : 39
Pre-requisite(s)
: Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology for Education and Caring Professions
: Human Development across the Lifespan
: PSY5002
Medium of Instruction: English
Level : 2
Part II
: Psychological Studies
: Basic Principles of Psychology (or equivalent)
1. Synopsis:
Understanding the nature of human development across the lifespan is essential to professionals
concerned with enhancing the life quality of individuals as they grow from infancy to maturity.
This course is intended to help students explore the physical, emotional, cognitive and social
development of men and women from infancy to adulthood through various theories and
methodologies. Attention will be given to the appropriate application of developmental theories
and research findings within the Hong Kong context.
2. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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CILO 1
CILO 2
CILO 3
CILO 4
CILO 5
Demonstrate an understanding of the major psychological concepts.
Analyze research findings in relation to development across the lifespan.
Compare, contrast and criticize relevant theoretical explanations for
developmental progress in different domains.
Analyze intra-individual and contextual factors affecting human development
in different developmental stages.
Explain and critically reflect on developmental, educational and social issues in
light of developmental theories and concepts.
Demonstrate an understanding of key methodologies in studying human
development and be able to adapt and apply appropriate data collection designs
and techniques to systematically collect data.
Generic Outcomes emphasized in this course (e.g. problem solving, critical thinking)
Problem solving
Critical and reflective thinking
Effective communication
Social interaction

3. Assessment
Assessment Tasks Weighting (%) CILO
a. Field study report on a given topic to 50% CILO 1, 2, 3,4, 5,
demonstrate in-depth understanding and
application of related psychological
theories and concepts.
Or
Autobiographical analysis report to
demonstrate in-depth understanding of
psychological theories and concepts
relevant to personal development.
(The course coordinator decides which
option to be offered to the students each
year.)
b. Test or examination 40% CILO 1, 2, 3,4,5
c. Participation
Participants are required to finish assigned
readings and participate actively in class
discussion
10% CILO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
4. Required Text(s)
John W. Santrock (2011) Life-Span Development (13th edition) Boston: McGraw-Hill
5. Recommended Readings
Arnett, J. J. (2010). Adolescence and emerging adulthood: A cultural approach. Hong Kong: Pearson
Prentice Hall.
Berger, K. S. (2008). The developing person: Through the life span. New York: Worth Publishers.
Bjorklund, B. R. & Bee, H. (2009). The journey of adulthood (6 th ed.). NJ: Prentice Hall.
Boyd, D. R., & Bee, H. (2009). Lifespan development (5 th ed.). Boston: A & B Pearson.
Newman, B. M., & Newman, P. R. (2009). Development through life: A psychosocial approach.
Belmont: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
Deep, C. A. & Jeste, D. V. (2010). Successful cognitive and emotional aging. Washington, D. C. :
American Psychiatric Publisher.
Hoyer, W. J. (2009). Adult development and aging. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Kubler-Ross, E. (2009). On death and dying: What the dying have to teach doctors, nurses, clergy
and their own families. London: Routledge.
Papalia, D. E., Olds, S. W., & Feldman, R. D., 張 慧 芝 譯 (2002): 《 人 類 發 展 : 成 人 心 理 學 》, 台
北 市 : 美 商 麥 格 羅 . 希 爾 國 際 股 份 有 限 公 司 台 灣 分 公 司 。
Papalia, D. E., Olds, S.W., & Feldman, R. D. (2009). Human Development. New York: McGraw-
Hill.
Pressley, M., & McCormick, C. B. (2007). Child and adolescent development for educators. New
York: Guilford Press.
Santrock, J. W. (2009). Lifespan development. Boston: McGraw Hill.
Sigelman, C. K. & Rider, E. A. (2009). Life-span human development (6 th ed.). Belmont: Wadsworth
Cengage Learning.
Sigelman, C. K., & Shaffer, D. R. 著 , 游 恆 山 譯 (2001): 《 發 展 心 理 學 》, 台 北 市 : 五 南 圖 書 出

版 公 司 。
郭 靜 晃 (2006) : 《 青 少 年 心 理 學 》, 臺 北 市 : 洪 葉 文 化 事 業 有 限 公 司 。
林 美 珍 (2007) : 《 人 類 發 展 》, 臺 北 市 : 心 理 出 版 社 。
6. Related Web Resources
American Psychological Association:
Division 7 (Developmental Psychology) http://ecp.fiu.edu/apa/div7
Division 20 (Adult development and aging) http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu
Life-Span Development Resources by McGraw-Hill
http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/devel/life/devel-4.htm
The British Psychological Society (Division of Educational and Child Psychology)
http://www.bps.org.uk/decp
Developmental psychology.org http://www.devpsy.org
7. Related Journals
Developmental Psychology
Developmental Science
European Journal of Developmental Psychology
Developmental Review
International Journal of Behavioral Development
British Journal of Developmental Psychology
Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
More relevant journals can be found in this page:
http://www.devpsy.org/links/developmental_journals.html