The aim of this course is to provide the basic knowledge about child development and to gain the ability to use them in daily life. For this purpose, development process starting with fertilization will be examined until adolescence. In this course, different theories of child development will be presented to compare these theories and examine the child's physical, emotional, scientific and social development.
Course Content
This course contains; An introduction to life span development,The Start of Life: Prenetal Development,Infancy: Forming the Foundations of Life,Physical Development in Infancy,Cognitive Development in Infancy,Social Development in Infancy,Personality Development in Infancy,Preschool years,Physical and Cognitive Development in Preschool Years,Social and Personality Development in Preschool Years,Middle Childhood Years,Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood,Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood,Overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains developmental psychology and sub-branches.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
Explains the basic concepts of development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
Explains the basic principles of development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
Explains the main factors affecting development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
Knows the physical development
10, 16, 19, 9
A
Knows the cognitive development, Piaget and explains the theory of cognitive development
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
Explains the development of language and morality.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
Knows and explains the factors affecting personality development and personality development.
Physical and Cognitive Development in Preschool Years
Course Reading
10
Social and Personality Development in Preschool Years
Course Reading
11
Middle Childhood Years
Course Reading
12
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Course Reading
13
Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood
Course Reading
14
Overview
Resources
Feldman, R. S. (2017). Development Across the Life Span. 8th Edition. Pearson Education Limited
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
X
4
Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
X
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
X
7
Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession.
X
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
X
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
X
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
X
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
X
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
X
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
20
20
Quiz
1
10
10
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
108
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(108/30)
4
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 PSHYCOLOGY I
-
Spring Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Nadire Gülçin YILDIZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Asude ÖZDEMİR
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to provide the basic knowledge about child development and to gain the ability to use them in daily life. For this purpose, development process starting with fertilization will be examined until adolescence. In this course, different theories of child development will be presented to compare these theories and examine the child's physical, emotional, scientific and social development.
Course Content
This course contains; An introduction to life span development,The Start of Life: Prenetal Development,Infancy: Forming the Foundations of Life,Physical Development in Infancy,Cognitive Development in Infancy,Social Development in Infancy,Personality Development in Infancy,Preschool years,Physical and Cognitive Development in Preschool Years,Social and Personality Development in Preschool Years,Middle Childhood Years,Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood,Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood,Overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains developmental psychology and sub-branches.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
Explains the basic concepts of development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
Explains the basic principles of development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
Explains the main factors affecting development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
Knows the physical development
10, 16, 19, 9
A
Knows the cognitive development, Piaget and explains the theory of cognitive development
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
Explains the development of language and morality.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
Knows and explains the factors affecting personality development and personality development.
Physical and Cognitive Development in Preschool Years
Course Reading
10
Social and Personality Development in Preschool Years
Course Reading
11
Middle Childhood Years
Course Reading
12
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Course Reading
13
Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood
Course Reading
14
Overview
Resources
Feldman, R. S. (2017). Development Across the Life Span. 8th Edition. Pearson Education Limited
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
X
4
Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
X
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
X
7
Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession.
X
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
X
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
X
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
X
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
X
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
X
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
