SH4012QA Human Growth & Development Assessment Brief 2026 | London Metropolitan University

SH4012QA Assessment Brief

Name of assessment: 1500 word artifact reflection

Short description: 1500 word reflective account of the student’s lifecycle development journey, applying appropriate theory from their learning

Weighting: 40%

Due date: 27/03/26

Feedback release date: 3 weeks after the final submission.

Assessment Guidance

Students will reflect on their development over the life stages; identify which life stage they are at, using an appropriate theory; students will reflect on key areas of development such as identity formation, socio-cultural influences on their development, and experiential factors such as interpersonal and community influences, and critical incidents. Students will be encouraged to apply appropriate theory to their reflection. They will be asked to accompany a 1500 word written reflection with an artefact of their choice, such as a podcast, video, drawing, poem, story, visual story, digital story/poem, collage, photo-narrative, which they will upload with their written reflection.

The artifact and written reflection will be uploaded to a folder set up on Weblearn. Students must also include a reference list using Harvard referencing format. All elements of the assessment need to be uploaded by the deadline.

Marking Criteria

Students will be marked on their ability to meet the following learning outcomes:

1. Analyse factors that affect human growth and development from a biological, psychological and social perspective – 30%
2. Examine theories of human growth and development relevant to health and social care practice – 30%
3. Reflect on your own lifecycle development and the social, psychological and wider environmental factors that have impacted your identity formation, values, personal and professional skills, and aspirations – 30%
4. 10% of the mark will also be based on structure, organisation and referencing accuracy

Rationale For This Assessment Method

The assessment is intended to encourage students to reflect on their own personal and professional development and how this has been shaped by the interpersonal, socio-cultural and wider environmental and systemic factors that have impacted their lives. Students will reflect on their own values and identities and how these impact their approach to practice and their personal and professional aspirations.

Supportive Resources

Please refer to the reading list, Weblearn materials, independent learning and in-class activities for assessment support.

Guide To Referencing In The Assessment

Please use the Harvard referencing style

Setting Expectations For Use Of Generative AI

Permitted Uses

• To brainstorm ideas or help structure your presentation outline.
• To summarise readings or clarify complex concepts during preparation.
• To check grammar or phrasing in your speaker notes or slides.

Not Permitted

• Using AI to write your full script or slides without your own input or understanding.
• Reading directly from AI-generated content during your presentation.
• Using AI to generate analysis or evaluation without your own interpretation.

Feedback

Verbal Feedback: tutors will provide comments on draft work or outlines of work during tutorial sessions

Written Feedback: You will receive structured written feedback via Weblearn within three weeks of your presentation date. This will include comments on strengths, areas for improvement, and your mark based on the assessment criteria.

How To Use Your Feedback

• Review it carefully and compare it with the marking criteria.
• Identify patterns in strengths and areas for improvement.
• Ask questions during office hours or tutorials if anything is unclear.
• Apply suggestions to your next assignment or presentation.

Re-Assessment Information

If you do not pass the first submission, you will be required to resubmit your work again, with improvements based on the feedback provided by the marker. This will be submitted via Weblearn.

• You will receive detailed guidance from the module leader.
• The resubmission must follow the same structure and marking criteria as the original task.
• You must submit your work by the deadline provided in your re-assessment brief.

Support Available

• You can request a one-to-one tutorial to discuss your feedback and get support in preparing your re-assessment.
• Resources and examples will be available on Weblearn to guide you.
• You can also make an appointment with your academic mentor.

SH4012QA Assessment Marking Criteria