Assessment Type Developmental Case Analysis Portfolio
Assessment Type Developmental Case Analysis Portfolio
Weighting 50%
Learning Outcomes
a) Describe developmental characteristics in children, adolescents, adults
and the elderly, along with how these impact on various stages of
development
c) Evaluate factors contributing to typical and atypical development across
the lifespan
d) Use developmental lifespan theories as a lens for understanding human
development
Length 2000 words (+ / - 10% excluding references)
Assessment Details and Instructions
Purpose:
write a Developmental Case Analysis Portfolio, using critical evaluation of relevant case
studies to demonstrate their understanding of key childhood life stages and developmental theories,
and to reflect on the application of those theories to professional counselling practice.
Process:
Access the case studies found in: Newman, B. M. & Newman,
P. R. (2018). Development Through Life: A Psychosocial Approach (13th Australian & New
Zealand ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Choose TWO case studies, from two of the four life stages of infancy, toddlerhood, early
childhood and middle childhood.
For each case study:
Briefly introduce the case study and life stage you have chosen
Provide an overview of developmental theory relevant to the case study.
Discuss how the theory could be applied to this case study.
Reflect on how you could apply the theory you describe to your own professional practice.
Each case study (approximately 1000 words) will include:
1. Brief introduction to the case study and life stage
2. Overview of relevant theory
definition of key concepts
What is considered typical / atypical according to the theory?
3. Application of theory
How can the theory in (1) be applied to this case study?
What are the strengths / limitations of the theory when applied to the case?
4. Reflect on how your study of developmental theory from this case study will change your
approach to your professional practice.
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Unit Outline: COUN2231 Lifespan Development V1.0 (04/08/2022)
Your case study portfolio must demonstrate evidence of familiarity with relevant literature and theory,
with appropriate citation to support claims
Your Developmental Case Analysis Portfolio - Format:
Correct academic writing style used, including correct spelling, grammar and punctuation,
with first/ third person writing style applied where relevant.
Appropriate headings should be used for each section
All assignments within the Discipline of Counselling must be formatted and referenced
according to APA7 guidelines (https://sls.navitas-professional.edu.au/presentation-guidelinesapa-style)
In-text referencing and reference list follows APA7 referencing style as set out here
https://sls.navitas-professional.edu.au/referencing-overview and here
https://libguides.navitas.com/ld.php?content_id=48290705
