This course will cover development of human cognition. At the end of the course, students will understand development of human cognition in infants and children.
Course Content
This course contains; ,,,,,,,,,,,,,.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Can summarize the development of cognitive processes during infancy and childhood.
9
A
2. Can establish links between the development of social/emotional development, the self, and the development of cognitive processes.
10, 12, 16, 19, 9
A, E
3. Can describe the relationship between neural and cognitive development during infancy and childhood.
16, 9
A
4. Can distinguish several basic concepts and terms in the field
of cognitive psychology.
10, 12, 16, 19, 9
A, E
5. Can describe the experimental paradigms employed in
cognitive development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A
6. Can critically interpret the studies on cognitive development.
10, 12, 16, 19, 9
A, E
7. Can establish links between cognitive development and other
fields of psychology.
Berk, L. E. (2013). Çocuk gelişimi. İstanbul: İmge Yayınevi.
Aydın, Ç., Göksun, T., Küntay, A., & Tahiroğlu, D. (Eds.). (2016). Aklın çocuk hali. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları.
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.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
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.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
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.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
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.
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.
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
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
3
8
24
Term Project
1
40
40
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
4
4
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
25
25
General Exam
1
30
30
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
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
-
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
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Aysu MUTLUTÜRK
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Aysu MUTLUTÜRK
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course will cover development of human cognition. At the end of the course, students will understand development of human cognition in infants and children.
Course Content
This course contains; ,,,,,,,,,,,,,.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Can summarize the development of cognitive processes during infancy and childhood.
9
A
2. Can establish links between the development of social/emotional development, the self, and the development of cognitive processes.
10, 12, 16, 19, 9
A, E
3. Can describe the relationship between neural and cognitive development during infancy and childhood.
16, 9
A
4. Can distinguish several basic concepts and terms in the field
of cognitive psychology.
10, 12, 16, 19, 9
A, E
5. Can describe the experimental paradigms employed in
cognitive development.
10, 16, 19, 9
A
6. Can critically interpret the studies on cognitive development.
10, 12, 16, 19, 9
A, E
7. Can establish links between cognitive development and other
fields of psychology.
Berk, L. E. (2013). Çocuk gelişimi. İstanbul: İmge Yayınevi.
Aydın, Ç., Göksun, T., Küntay, A., & Tahiroğlu, D. (Eds.). (2016). Aklın çocuk hali. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları.
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.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
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.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
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.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
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.
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.
