Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| 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. Faika Yelda ACARBAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Dalga Derya TEOMAN ÇETİNKAYA |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The main purpose of this course is for pre-school teaching students to gain competence in child mental health. For this purpose, students learn about child mental health definitions and mental health theories, problematic behaviors seen in classrooms, defense mechanisms, definition of normal and abnormal behaviors, creating a balanced personality in the child, adaptation and the causes and effects of adaptation problems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction, General Information about the Course, Definition of Mental Health,Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood ,Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood ,Problems Specific to Developmental Periods in Children,Concepts and Theories Related to Mental Health ,Emotional Development in Early Childhood,Healthy Communication in School and Family, Adjustment and Behavior Problems in Children,Child Mental Health and Diseases,Defense Formations,Situations Affecting the Child's Mental Health and Development,The Importance of Child Mental Health and Factors Affecting It,Activities to Protect Mental Health in Children,General Review and Lesson Evaluation. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Having knowledge about the concept of mental health | 10, 16 | A, E |
| Knowing psychological approaches and theories regarding mental health | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Ability to identify emotional disorders in children | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Being able to illustrate defense mechanisms | 10, 9 | A, E |
| Knowing the causes of mental disorders and the correct approaches | 10, 12, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, General Information about the Course, Definition of Mental Health | Discussions on expectations from the course. |
| 2 | Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood | Reading recommended articles on relevant topics |
| 3 | Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 4 | Problems Specific to Developmental Periods in Children | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 5 | Concepts and Theories Related to Mental Health | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 6 | Emotional Development in Early Childhood | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 7 | Healthy Communication in School and Family | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 8 | Adjustment and Behavior Problems in Children | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 9 | Child Mental Health and Diseases | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 10 | Defense Formations | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 11 | Situations Affecting the Child's Mental Health and Development | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 12 | The Importance of Child Mental Health and Factors Affecting It | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 13 | Activities to Protect Mental Health in Children | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 14 | General Review and Lesson Evaluation | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| Resources |
| YAVUZER, H.(2019).Çocuk Psikolojisi.Remzi Kitabevi. YEŞİLYAPRAK, B. (2019). Gelişim Öğrenme Öğretim, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. YALÇIN,S. (2017).Gelişim ve Öğrenme Psikolojisi. Songür Eğitim Eğitim Hizmetleri. CÜCELOĞLU,D. (2016).İnsan ve Davranışı. Remzi Kitabevi. BAŞTEMUR, S. (2021). Yaşam Dönemleri ve Uyum Sorunları. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara. FIRAT, M., KAYA BAĞDAŞ, Ç. (2021). Çocuk Psikolojisi ve Ruh Sağlığı. Eğiten Kitap. Genişletilmiş 2. Baskı. Ankara. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education. | X | |||||
| 2 | Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education. | X | |||||
| 3 | Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties. | X | |||||
| 4 | Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences. | X | |||||
| 5 | Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects. | X | |||||
| 6 | Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research. | ||||||
| 7 | Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses. | X | |||||
| 8 | Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | ||||||
| 9 | Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment. | ||||||
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 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 7 | 3 | 21 | |||
| General Exam | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 7 | 2 | 14 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 145 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(145/30) | 5 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| 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. Faika Yelda ACARBAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Dalga Derya TEOMAN ÇETİNKAYA |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The main purpose of this course is for pre-school teaching students to gain competence in child mental health. For this purpose, students learn about child mental health definitions and mental health theories, problematic behaviors seen in classrooms, defense mechanisms, definition of normal and abnormal behaviors, creating a balanced personality in the child, adaptation and the causes and effects of adaptation problems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction, General Information about the Course, Definition of Mental Health,Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood ,Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood ,Problems Specific to Developmental Periods in Children,Concepts and Theories Related to Mental Health ,Emotional Development in Early Childhood,Healthy Communication in School and Family, Adjustment and Behavior Problems in Children,Child Mental Health and Diseases,Defense Formations,Situations Affecting the Child's Mental Health and Development,The Importance of Child Mental Health and Factors Affecting It,Activities to Protect Mental Health in Children,General Review and Lesson Evaluation. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Having knowledge about the concept of mental health | 10, 16 | A, E |
| Knowing psychological approaches and theories regarding mental health | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Ability to identify emotional disorders in children | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Being able to illustrate defense mechanisms | 10, 9 | A, E |
| Knowing the causes of mental disorders and the correct approaches | 10, 12, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, General Information about the Course, Definition of Mental Health | Discussions on expectations from the course. |
| 2 | Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood | Reading recommended articles on relevant topics |
| 3 | Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 4 | Problems Specific to Developmental Periods in Children | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 5 | Concepts and Theories Related to Mental Health | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 6 | Emotional Development in Early Childhood | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 7 | Healthy Communication in School and Family | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 8 | Adjustment and Behavior Problems in Children | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 9 | Child Mental Health and Diseases | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 10 | Defense Formations | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 11 | Situations Affecting the Child's Mental Health and Development | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 12 | The Importance of Child Mental Health and Factors Affecting It | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 13 | Activities to Protect Mental Health in Children | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| 14 | General Review and Lesson Evaluation | Reading recommended articles about relevant topics |
| Resources |
| YAVUZER, H.(2019).Çocuk Psikolojisi.Remzi Kitabevi. YEŞİLYAPRAK, B. (2019). Gelişim Öğrenme Öğretim, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. YALÇIN,S. (2017).Gelişim ve Öğrenme Psikolojisi. Songür Eğitim Eğitim Hizmetleri. CÜCELOĞLU,D. (2016).İnsan ve Davranışı. Remzi Kitabevi. BAŞTEMUR, S. (2021). Yaşam Dönemleri ve Uyum Sorunları. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara. FIRAT, M., KAYA BAĞDAŞ, Ç. (2021). Çocuk Psikolojisi ve Ruh Sağlığı. Eğiten Kitap. Genişletilmiş 2. Baskı. Ankara. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education. | X | |||||
| 2 | Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education. | X | |||||
| 3 | Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties. | X | |||||
| 4 | Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences. | X | |||||
| 5 | Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects. | X | |||||
| 6 | Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research. | ||||||
| 7 | Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses. | X | |||||
| 8 | Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | ||||||
| 9 | Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |