Human Development across the Lifespan

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