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    General Introduction

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    Dear students,

    This is a  module that comprises two components with 7 units . The first component is "Human Behavior" taught by Assoc. Prof. Serupia and the second is "social environment "  taught by Dr. Hahirwa G.Joseph. The course was designed to help you understand the micro, mezzo and macro contexts within which human behavior is shaped and influenced,

    Learning outcomes

    Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

    i. The bio-psycho-social and environmental factors that influence human behavior

    Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

    ii. Analyse and demonstrate the understanding of the bio-psycho-social and environmental factors that influence human behavior.

    iii.  Demonstrate the ability to describe  and critically analyse the bio-psycho-social and environmental factors that influence human behavior.

    iv. Show the capacity to influence bio-psycho-social and environmental changes that shape an ideal human behavior.

    Teaching team

    Prof. Serupia S. Etienne (Cell phone: +250 788804455; Email: serupia@yahoo.fr)

    Dr. Hahirwa G. Joseph (Cell phone: +250 788503090; e-mail: jhahirwa@gmail.com)

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    UNIT 1: Introduction to and Overview of HBSE

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    Aim of the module

    Students will understand how human biological, social conditions, psychological, spiritual, cultural, political systems and the physical environment affect or are affected by human behavior.

    Unit 1: Overview of Human Behavior and Social Environment (HBSE)

    Intended unit learning outcomes

    Understand the meaning of the concepts of human behavior and social environment

    Explain how does HBSE relates to Social work

    Explain why do Social workers and sociologists study HBSE 

    The Unit will cover

    The Definition of HBSE and connected concepts

    The place of HBSE in the field of social work and sociology

    Resources

    For the content related to this unit please read the course lecture notes at the end of the general introduction.

    For additional materials for this unit, please read the unit material available at the end of this unit. 

    E-tivities 

    After reading the materials provided for this unit, do the following

    E-tivity 1.1 as instructed in "E-tivity 1.1. Assignment 1" at the end of this unit

    E-tivity 1.2 as instructed in "E-tivity 1.2. Discussion Forum Questions" at the end of the unit

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    UNIT 2: A multidimensional framework for assessing social functioning

    Intended unit learning outcomes:

    i. Student should understand the dimensions of HBSE

    ii. should understand the  Ecological perspective theory

    iii. Should understand the Systems theory

    Unit will cover

    Ecological perspective theory

    Systems theory and other related theories

    Resources

    For the content related to this unit please read the course lecture notes at the end of the general introduction.

    For additional materials for this unit, please read the unit material " Readings" available at the end of this unit. 

    E-tivities 

    After reading the materials provided for this unit, do the following

    E-tivity 2.1 as instructed in "E-tivity 2.1. Assignment 2" at the end of this unit

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    UNIT 3: The Bio-Psycho-Social Dimension for Assessing Social Functioning

    Intended unit Learning Outcomes: 

    i. Student should be able to describe Bio-psycho-social theories that influence HBSE

    ii. Student should be able to demonstrate the understanding of Jean Piaget's structural approach to cognition information processing attitudes and emotions. 

    iii. Student should be able to describe the nature of human functions and attitudes and their changes.

    Unit will cover

    The biological dimension for assessing social functioning

    The psychological dimension for assessing social functioning

    The social dimension for assessing social functioning

    Resources

    For the content related to this unit please read the course lecture notes at the end of the general introduction.

    For additional materials for this unit, please read the unit material "Readings" and "Readings 2" available at the end of this unit two. 

    E-tivities 

    After reading the materials provided for this unit, do the following

    E-tivity 1.1 as instructed in "E-tivity 3.1. Assignment 3" at the end of this unit

    E-tivity 1.2 as instructed in "E-tivity 3.1. Discussion Forum Questions" at the end of the unit

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    UNIT 4: The social psychology of group behavior and group dynamics theory

    Intended unit learning outcomes:

    i. Student should  understand human behavior in situations of social conformity 

    ii. Students should understand characteristics of groups, their functions, processes, structure and outcomes

    iii. Student should be able to show the influence of the group on the individual in both normal and extreme situations.

    Unit will cover

    Social psychology of group behavior

    Group dynamics theory

    Resources

    For the content related to this unit please read the course lecture notes at the end of the general introduction.

    For additional materials for this unit, please read the unit material "Readings 3" available at the end of this unit. 

    E-tivities 

    After reading the materials provided for this unit, do the following

    E-tivity 4.1 as instructed in "E-tivity 4.1. Assignment 1" at the end of this unit

    E-tivity 4.2 as instructed in "E-tivity 4.2.: Continuous Assessment Test 1" at the end of the unit 4

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    UNIT 5: The Family systems theory

    Intended unit learning outcomes:

    i. Student should be able to demonstrate the understanding of different types of families and groups, and parenting.

    ii. Student should be able to understand the stages of human development and related bio-psycho-social influence on human behavior

    iii. Student should be able to demonstrate the effects of bio-psycho-social environmental factors on child development.

    Unit will cover

    Types of families and groups, and parenting.

    Stages of human development and related bio-psycho-social influence on human behavior.

    Effects of bio-psycho-social environmental factors on child development.

    Resources

    For the content related to this unit please read the course lecture notes at the end of the general introduction and "notes specific to Social Environment".

    For additional materials for this unit, please read the unit material "Readings 4" available at the end of this unit. 

    E-tivities 

    After reading the materials provided for this unit, do the following

    E-tivity 5.1 as instructed in "E-tivity 5.1. Assignment 2" at the end of this unit

    E-tivity 5.2 as instructed in "E-tivity 5.2.: Quiz" at the end of this unit.

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    UNIT 6: Communication theory

    Intended unit learning outcomes: 

    i. Student should have an understanding of verbal and nonverbal, direct and indirect, covert and overt communication.

    ii. Student should demonstrate their understanding of different cultural aspects of communication.

    iii. Students will critically discuss the influence of communication on human behavior.

    Unit will cover

    Verbal and nonverbal, direct and indirect, covert and overt communication.

    Different cultural aspects of communication.

    Influence of communication on human behavior.

    Resources

    For the content related to this unit please read the course lecture notes at the end of the general introduction and specific notes to social environment at the end of unit 5

    For additional materials for this unit, please read the unit material " Readings" available at the end of this unit. 

    E-tivities 

    After reading the materials provided for this unit, do the following

    E-tivity 6.1 as instructed in "E-tivity 6.1. Assignment 6" at the end of this unit

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    UNIT 7: Community theory and its social, economic, political and cultural forces

    Intended unit learning outcomes:

    i. Student should have an understanding of community forces in terms of physical, social, economic, political and cultural aspects. 

    ii. Students should demonstrate an understanding of community forces. 

    iii. Student should be able to debate on community forces.

    Unit will cover

    Community forces in terms of physical, social, economic, political and cultural aspects. 

    Influence of community forces on human behavior.

    Resources

     

    For the content related to this unit please read the course lecture notes at the end of the general introduction and "notes specific to Social Environment".

    For additional materials for this unit, please read the unit material "Readings" available at the end of this unit. 

    E-tivities 

    After reading the materials provided for this unit, do the following

    E-tivity 7.1 as instructed in "E-tivity 7.1.: Quiz 2" at the end of this unit.

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