1. Adult Development and Ageing Lesson 1

2. Course instructor/ Facilitator Dr. Rahimah Ibrahim A107 Department of Human Development and Family Studies Faculty of Human Ecology Main office: Institute of Gerontology (opp. K17; medical lib.; 3 rd floor) For appointments: please call Pn. Diana 8947 2751 Questions? Email: imahibrahim@upm.edu.my imahibrahim@gmail.com Urgent? Sms/ Whatsapps: 0126535533

3. Agenda Course orientations and expectations Coursework and evaluations Course outline Assignments

4. Course orientations Developmental psychology Life course approach Information vs. knowledge/ Understanding Content vs. Skills/ Technique/ Values Individual and team work Summative evaluation

5. COURSEWORK WEEK DUE (%) 1.Individual assignment Interview married couples of young, middle and late adulthood on roles, division of household labour and also marital satisfaction. How do adults adapt to family roles (son/daughter in law, parents, grandparents) after marriage, how do married couples divide household work between themselves, and are they satisfied with their marital relationship. You may use interview guide or survey. Report your findings in an essay of 2000-2500 words. Support your findings with concepts from adult development and ageing or other research literature. List your references according to the APA format. 1030 2. Mid-term exam (Topic 1-7) Multiple choice Essay 6/730 3. Final exam (Topic 8-14) Multiple choice Essay TBA40 TOTAL100

6. Rubric for written assignments POINTSISSUECRITERIA 20Development issues and questions Clearly identified Connected to course topics and discussions Includes multiple perspectives 30Evidence and supportAt least 12 references; many empirical Connected to textbook, lectures, discussions Analyzes sources and integrates key ideas 30Personal reactions and interpretations Integrates personal experiences and views Evaluates evidence and ideas 10Synthesis and conclusions Combines and reconciles evidence Makes a logical conclusion 10StyleFollows APA style/ correct grammar and spelling Coherent organization/ personal voice