This course provides a broad overview of theory and research on human growth and development across life span. In this first
segment of the Developmental Psychology sequence, we will examine the physical, cognitive, socioemotional, and moral development
from conception to middle childhood. As we review the research in developmental psychology and discuss key developmental
theoristsand theories, we will keep a critical eye on the impact of culture and language on development. To that end, we will bring in
examples from the fields of anthropology and sociology. As such, we will arrive at a comprehensive account of human development
across life span that neither sidelines the universal aspects of human development nor disregards their relationships to society and
culture.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction,Introduction,Introduction,Biological Beginnings,Prenatal Development and Birth,Physical Development in Infancy,Cognitive Development in Infancy,Socioemotional Development in Infancy,Socioemotional Development in Infancy,Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood,Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood,Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood,Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood,Overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.The student knows about the basic concepts of developmental psychology and can differentiate between them.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
2.The student knows about and can comment on the history of developmental psychology.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
3.The student knows about the theoretical perspectives in human development and can critically discuss the contribution of culture to human development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
4.The student is knowledgeable about the prenatal development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
5.The student can summarize the developmental characteristics of a newborn baby.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
6.The student is knowledgeable about the physiological, cognitive, social, and emotional development during infancy and can critically discuss the contribution of culture to this phase of development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
7.The student is knowledgeable about the physiological, cognitive, social, and emotional development during toddlerhood and can critically discuss the contribution of culture to this phase of development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
8.The student is knowledgeable about the physiological, cognitive, social, and emotional development during early childhood and can critically discuss the contribution of culture to this phase of development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
9.The student is knowledgeable about the physiological, cognitive, social, and emotional development during middle childhood and can critically discuss the contribution of culture to this phase of development.
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
LSD, Ch.7
11
Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
LSD, Ch.8
12
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood
LSD, Ch.9
13
Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood
LSD, Ch.10
14
Overview
Resources
Santrock, J. W. (2021). Life-Span Development (18th Edition). McGraw-Hill.
Miller, P. H. (2016). Theories of Developmental Psychology (6th Edition). Worth Publishers.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
14
5
70
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
1
1
Term Project
1
3
3
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
2
1
2
Midterm Exam
1
21
21
General Exam
1
26
26
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
165
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(165/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Figen EROĞLU ADA
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Şerife Sema KARAKELLE
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course provides a broad overview of theory and research on human growth and development across life span. In this first
segment of the Developmental Psychology sequence, we will examine the physical, cognitive, socioemotional, and moral development
from conception to middle childhood. As we review the research in developmental psychology and discuss key developmental
theoristsand theories, we will keep a critical eye on the impact of culture and language on development. To that end, we will bring in
examples from the fields of anthropology and sociology. As such, we will arrive at a comprehensive account of human development
across life span that neither sidelines the universal aspects of human development nor disregards their relationships to society and
culture.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction,Introduction,Introduction,Biological Beginnings,Prenatal Development and Birth,Physical Development in Infancy,Cognitive Development in Infancy,Socioemotional Development in Infancy,Socioemotional Development in Infancy,Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood,Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood,Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood,Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood,Overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.The student knows about the basic concepts of developmental psychology and can differentiate between them.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
2.The student knows about and can comment on the history of developmental psychology.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
3.The student knows about the theoretical perspectives in human development and can critically discuss the contribution of culture to human development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
4.The student is knowledgeable about the prenatal development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
5.The student can summarize the developmental characteristics of a newborn baby.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
6.The student is knowledgeable about the physiological, cognitive, social, and emotional development during infancy and can critically discuss the contribution of culture to this phase of development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
7.The student is knowledgeable about the physiological, cognitive, social, and emotional development during toddlerhood and can critically discuss the contribution of culture to this phase of development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
8.The student is knowledgeable about the physiological, cognitive, social, and emotional development during early childhood and can critically discuss the contribution of culture to this phase of development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
9.The student is knowledgeable about the physiological, cognitive, social, and emotional development during middle childhood and can critically discuss the contribution of culture to this phase of development.
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
LSD, Ch.7
11
Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
LSD, Ch.8
12
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood
LSD, Ch.9
13
Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood
LSD, Ch.10
14
Overview
Resources
Santrock, J. W. (2021). Life-Span Development (18th Edition). McGraw-Hill.
Miller, P. H. (2016). Theories of Developmental Psychology (6th Edition). Worth Publishers.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
