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Postgraduate Module Descriptors 2012/13

YCT402: Human Development

Module Title Human Development
Module Code YCT402
Module Tutor Sian Hancock
School Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points 30
Level of Study 7
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description

The aims of the module are to:

  1. understand dominant theories in relation to human development (personal, social and spiritual);
  2. explore key issues in human development (personal, social and spiritual);
  3. develop a theology of the person and of groups;
  4. consider the responses of informal education to learning and development needs;
  5. examine a range of professional and ministerial interventions to support human development (personal, social and spiritual).
Indicative Syllabus This module will explore ways of understanding and supporting the personal, social and spiritual development of young people and adults. Approaches from informal education will be examined in relation to responses to learning needs and, a range of appropriate intervention strategies and tools will be considered for the youth & community worker
Learning Outcomes

i  Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the module students will be able to:
a) understand and analyse a range of theories of human development (personal, social and spiritual)
b) describe and critically evaluate the impact of contemporary issues on human development (personal, social and spiritual)



ii Skills

Disciplinary / Professional Skills
c) use a theology of personhood and groups to inform youth & community work practice in relation to supporting human development (personal, social and spiritual)
d) identify and respond to learning and development needs
e) critique and apply appropriate discipleship methods

Transferable Skills
f) plan, implement and critically evaluate interventions to support human development (personal, social and spiritual)

Learning and Teaching Activities Staff / student contact: 10% (lectures, seminars, role play, exercises, simulations)
Student directed learning: 90%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Standard (7500 words or equivalent)
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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