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Development Throughout the Lifespan

Module Synopsis

This module offers students theoretical overviews of development throughout the lifespan. The module explores theory associated with physical, cognitive, emotional, social, moral, and sexual development. It further provides an in-depth investigation of normative, idiopathic and interrupted development and their consequences. A range of developmental issues that may present in counselling are explored.

Learning outcomes
  • Explore the key controversies in development psychology
  • Critique a range of theories related to development throughout the lifespan
  • Analyse the developmental issues related to physical, cognitive, emotional, social, moral, and sexual areas
  • Assess the impact of the family in the development of the individual
  • Explain reasons for interrupted development
  • Identify and apply theory related to interrupted development
  • Reflect on and assess student's own development pattern and the impacts upon it

Content areas
  • Controversies and concepts of developmental psychology
  • Theoretical explanations for development
  • Physical development throughout the lifespan
  • Cognitive development throughout the lifespan
  • Emotional development throughout the lifespan
  • Social development throughout the lifespan
  • Moral development throughout the lifespan
  • Families and attachment
  • Gender and sexuality throughout the lifespan
  • Interrupted development and its impact
  • Managing developmental issues in counselling
  • Assisting others to manage end of life issues

Textbook and Readings
The text for this module is Newman, B. & Newman, P. (2006) Development Through Life. (9th edn.) Belmont CA: Thomson Higher Education. Your readings are an integral part of your studies.

Module Duration and Workload:
This module involves a total of 36 hours of face to face delivery or self-directed study including educator contact in flexible delivery modes, generating a further 120 hours of self-study per module including research and related study activities, including assessment. This translates as 13 hours per week for the module.

Study method:
On Campus, Distance Education and Online Education
The studies, combined with my previous work experience, have led me into a more satisfying role in an industry I know well. My studies have given me the confidence to manage a role where top notch "soft skills" are essential.
Pip Pearson
Graduate Diploma of Counselling