Lifespan Human Development

Final Reflective Analysis Assignment

Assignment Prompt
In this course, we’ve examined and applied interdisciplinary methodologies that integrate sociocultural and biological perspectives to understand the human lifespan in interpersonal contexts. You have read course material covering concepts essential in human development, including childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and end of life. Our class materials have invited you to explore
how identity attributes such as race, gender, class, nationality, sexuality, and dis/ability status, along with social structural location, shape individuals’ development and life circumstances.

Now, it’s time to reflect on your learnings and consider how you can apply this knowledge to your personal and professional pursuits. This assignment requires you to engage in thoughtful
reflection and integrate at least 2-4 readings from the course material into your reflective analysis. It is important to move beyond mere summarization and make meaningful connections between the readings, what you have learned, and the significance of this knowledge.

Assignment Guidelines:
● Begin your reflection by summarizing the key insights and concepts you feel you have developed and learned about throughout our course. Consider the major theories, developmental stages, and influential factors that shape human development over a lifetime.

● Identify 2-4 readings from the course material that resonated with you or influenced your understanding. Ensure that the selected readings represent different aspects of lifespan
human development, taking into account sociocultural and biological perspectives, and offer unique insights into the diverse contexts in which human development occurs.

● For each reading, provide a brief summary that highlights the main arguments, findings, or perspectives presented by the author(s). Pay attention to how these readings contribute to
our understanding of the sociocultural and biological factors that shape human development.

● Integrate the readings into your reflection by thoughtfully connecting them to your own learning experiences. Consider how these readings have shaped or challenged your existing knowledge and beliefs about human development. Analyze the implications of these insights for your personal and professional pursuits, particularly in relation to understanding and addressing the diverse influences on human development.

● Conclude your reflection by outlining specific ways in which you plan to apply the knowledge gained from this course in your personal life and future professional endeavors. Consider how this understanding can enhance your interactions with others, inform decision-making, and contribute to positive development across the lifespan, taking into account the diverse contexts and influences explored in the course.