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TEEDU102-22A (TGA)
Learning and Development Across the Lifespan
15 Points
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Convenor(s)
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Nadine Ballam
3547
TCBD.4.03
nadine.ballam@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
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Kate Rhodes
NON.0.CC01
kate.rhodes@waikato.ac.nz
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Melissa Derby
3571
TC.3.35
melissa.derby@waikato.ac.nz
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Watene Moon
3596
watene.moon@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
Aims of the course:
In this paper we will introduce some key theories and research relating to patterns of human growth and development from before birth until late adulthood. The context of Aotearoa New Zealand is emphasised, including the influence of family/whānau, education and other social settings, peers and mass media. We believe it is important to recognise how ideas about development change over time, and how different ideas can compete with each other, for example, about the rights and responsibilities of children and adults in contemporary society. Different ways of thinking about human development serve different social and political purposes, and some have more power and influence than others. We acknowledge the diversity of beliefs within many contemporary societies, and at the same time we are interested in thinking about what ways of living seem most likely to promote social justice, improve the quality of caring for others, and enhance the wellbeing of all members of society.
The perspective taken on this course:
In this paper we take a ‘critical approach’. The major academic discipline resourced in this course is Psychology. But Western developmental psychology is overwhelmingly North American in origin and provides a particular cultural story – rather than ‘the truth’ – about human development. We therefore discuss how and why particular stories about development change in a particular society over time, and also consider alternative stories of development, particularly insights from Māori culture, that coexist with the Western story in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Paper Structure
This paper is taught over a 12-week trimester and is divided into a number of topics focusing on development across the lifespan. There are recorded lectures (one hour) and associated activities (approx. one hour) each week throughout the trimester. There is a two-hour face-to-face tutorial every week, starting in the second week of the trimester. All students are expected to attend face-to-face tutorials.
To successfully complete and pass this paper you will need to:
- Engage with the recorded lectures and associated activities, and attend one tutorial group (2 hours) each week;
- Participate in class discussions and activities, and the sharing of ideas and experiences;
- Read the relevant readings on the reading list; and
- Achieve an overall pass of 50% for assessed work.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:
Assessment
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
The required readings for the paper are available electronically on Talis. This reading list can also be accessed via the Reading List tab on Moodle or the Reading list tab on the library homepage.
Recommended Readings
Drewery, W., & Claiborne, L.B. (2014). Human development: Family, place, culture (2nd ed.). McGraw Hill.
Macfarlane, A., Macfarlane, S., & Webber, M. (Eds.) (2015). Sociocultural Realities: Exploring New Horizons. Canterbury University Press.
Santrock, J.W. (2019). Lifespan development (17th ed.). McGraw Hill.
Online Support
Across the paper there is a series of online tasks, designed to support you with your learning. All tasks will be accessed via Moodle, however, you will need to also use the library website (and actual physical library), and a range of webpages to help you complete this paper.
PLEASE NOTE: Moodle is used for class notices (Announcements). It is your responsibility to check the site regularly and read the Moodle email notifications. Instructions provided in this way on Moodle and in lectures are whole class notices.
You can use the online web site for general questions, for giving feedback on how things are going, and for contacting your tutor. Any issues can be discussed with your tutor or the paper convenor through the Private Conversation forum on the Moodle site.
Workload
This is a 15 point paper. University regulations stipulate an expected total student workload for the paper of 150 hours. The paper involves 24 hours of online lectures and associated tasks, and 20 hours of face-to-face tutorials across the trimester. The remaining hours, accumulated at different times across the whole trimester, are to be used for completing readings, preparing for class/online tasks and assignments.
Linkages to Other Papers
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: HDCO100, HMDEV100, TEHD100