School of Foundational Social Work Practice / Human Behaviour and the Social Environment
Human Behaviour and the Social Environment
Understanding how individuals develop and interact within their social environments.
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Course Overview
This course explores the factors that influence human behaviour and development within diverse social and environmental contexts. You'll examine major theories of human growth, the impact of families, communities, and culture, and the relationship between individuals and their environments. By the end of the course, you'll be able to apply the person-in-environment perspective to better assess client needs and support effective social work practice.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Explain the person-in-environment perspective and its importance in social work practice.
2. Describe key theories of human growth and development across the lifespan.
3. Examine how family, culture, community, and society influence human behaviour.
4. Identify biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors that shape individual wellbeing.
5. Recognize the impact of life transitions, adversity, and resilience on human development.
6. Apply human behaviour theories to understand client situations and inform social work interventions.