Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Public and Allied Health
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
4003HS-JAN-CTY
Aims
After this module is completed, students will be able to articulate the relationship between theoretical perspectives on
life course development and real life experiences of self and others
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify theoretical perspectives relating to life course development
2.
Explore the developmental challenges and experiences across the life course
3.
Reflect on the possibilities and limitations of life-course theories, models and concepts to compare and contrast the 'lived experience' of self and others
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introducing the Life Course
Life course in context
Attachment theory
Biological perspectives: genes, brains and critical periods
Typical / atypical development
Firm foundations in early childhood
Child observation and communication
Play, learning and early social development
Young Personhood: Identity, Autonomy and Morality
Young Adulthood: Becoming and Belonging
Middle Adulthood: Making a Difference
Later Life: Challenges, Integrity and Legacy
Coping with grief, loss, death and dying
Module Overview:
This module will introduce you to key themes and theoretical approaches to life course development. You will also be given the opportunity to relate specific stages of life course development to real life experiences and challenges and begin to develop transferable graduate skills when undertaking the module.
This module will introduce you to key themes and theoretical approaches to life course development. You will also be given the opportunity to relate specific stages of life course development to real life experiences and challenges and begin to develop transferable graduate skills when undertaking the module.
Additional Information:This module will introduce students to key themes and theoretical approaches to life course development. Students will also be given the opportunity to relate specific stages of life course development to real life experiences and challenges. Students
will also begin to develop transferable graduate skills when undertaking the module. These include analysing and solving problems, team working, interpersonal skills and written communication. Assessment will be staged to assist development of
ideas and concepts, and assist students to develop confidence as they progress through this module.