The aim of this course is to introduce the current issues of developmental psychology; to discuss the current research findings on these issues and to discuss these research findings within the socio-cultural context. In addition to these, another aim of the course is to enable students to gain experience in preparing a scientific research proposal based on the topics discussed in the course.
Course Content
This course contains; Overview of Parenting Studies in Turkey,History of Childhood and Childrearing,Culture and Parenting: Implications for Theory and Practice,Environment, Socioeconomic Context and Parenting,Parenting in Turkish Immigrant Families in Western Europe,The Invisible Aspect of Parenthood: Cognitions,Parenting and Attachment,Forming the Search for Innate Relationship Through the Emotional Bond Established with Parents,The Effects of Parental Behavior on Childhood Positive Social Behavior and Moral Development,Temperament and Parental Effect on the Development of Self-Regulation,Emotion Socialization Process in the Family and the Child's Socio-emotional Development,Parental Effects on the Development of Language and Communication Skills,Parental Control Behaviors and Adolescence,Marriage Relationship and Parenthood.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Think critically about theories, methods, and research in developmental psychology
10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9
A, E, H
2.Outline the theoretical perspectives and guiding themes in the field
10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9
A, E, H
3.Describe empirical evidence and how it fits with current debates
10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9
A, E, H
4.Elaborate how developmental psychology can be applied to real life events
10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9
A, E, H
5.Make research proposals in the field of developmental psychology
10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9
A, E, H
6.Comprehend and use basic research designs in the field of developmental psychology
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Overview of Parenting Studies in Turkey
ABKA, p.15
2
History of Childhood and Childrearing
ABKA, p.19
3
Culture and Parenting: Implications for Theory and Practice
ABKA, p.61
4
Environment, Socioeconomic Context and Parenting
ABKA, p.81
5
Parenting in Turkish Immigrant Families in Western Europe
ABKA, p.129
6
The Invisible Aspect of Parenthood: Cognitions
ABKA, p.149
7
Parenting and Attachment
ABKA, p.169
8
Forming the Search for Innate Relationship Through the Emotional Bond Established with Parents
ABKA, p.191
9
The Effects of Parental Behavior on Childhood Positive Social Behavior and Moral Development
ABKA, p.215
10
Temperament and Parental Effect on the Development of Self-Regulation
ABKA, p.239
11
Emotion Socialization Process in the Family and the Child's Socio-emotional Development
ABKA, p.271
12
Parental Effects on the Development of Language and Communication Skills
ABKA, p.297
13
Parental Control Behaviors and Adolescence
ABKA, p.331
14
Marriage Relationship and Parenthood
ABKA, p.365
Resources
Aydın, Ç., Göksun, T., Küntay, A.C., Tahiroğlu, D. (Eds.). (2020). Aklın Çocuk Hali: Zihin Gelişimi Araştırmaları (3rd ed.). Istanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Sayıl, M., & Selçuk, B. (Eds.). (2020). Ana babalık: Kuram ve Araştırma (3rd ed.). Istanbul: 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.
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.
X
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.
X
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.
X
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
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
3
8
24
Term Project
1
40
40
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
25
25
General Exam
1
35
35
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
166
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(166/30)
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
SELECTED TOPICS in DEVELOPMENTAL PSY
-
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. Figen EROĞLU ADA
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Figen EROĞLU ADA
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to introduce the current issues of developmental psychology; to discuss the current research findings on these issues and to discuss these research findings within the socio-cultural context. In addition to these, another aim of the course is to enable students to gain experience in preparing a scientific research proposal based on the topics discussed in the course.
Course Content
This course contains; Overview of Parenting Studies in Turkey,History of Childhood and Childrearing,Culture and Parenting: Implications for Theory and Practice,Environment, Socioeconomic Context and Parenting,Parenting in Turkish Immigrant Families in Western Europe,The Invisible Aspect of Parenthood: Cognitions,Parenting and Attachment,Forming the Search for Innate Relationship Through the Emotional Bond Established with Parents,The Effects of Parental Behavior on Childhood Positive Social Behavior and Moral Development,Temperament and Parental Effect on the Development of Self-Regulation,Emotion Socialization Process in the Family and the Child's Socio-emotional Development,Parental Effects on the Development of Language and Communication Skills,Parental Control Behaviors and Adolescence,Marriage Relationship and Parenthood.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Think critically about theories, methods, and research in developmental psychology
10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9
A, E, H
2.Outline the theoretical perspectives and guiding themes in the field
10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9
A, E, H
3.Describe empirical evidence and how it fits with current debates
10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9
A, E, H
4.Elaborate how developmental psychology can be applied to real life events
10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9
A, E, H
5.Make research proposals in the field of developmental psychology
10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9
A, E, H
6.Comprehend and use basic research designs in the field of developmental psychology
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Overview of Parenting Studies in Turkey
ABKA, p.15
2
History of Childhood and Childrearing
ABKA, p.19
3
Culture and Parenting: Implications for Theory and Practice
ABKA, p.61
4
Environment, Socioeconomic Context and Parenting
ABKA, p.81
5
Parenting in Turkish Immigrant Families in Western Europe
ABKA, p.129
6
The Invisible Aspect of Parenthood: Cognitions
ABKA, p.149
7
Parenting and Attachment
ABKA, p.169
8
Forming the Search for Innate Relationship Through the Emotional Bond Established with Parents
ABKA, p.191
9
The Effects of Parental Behavior on Childhood Positive Social Behavior and Moral Development
ABKA, p.215
10
Temperament and Parental Effect on the Development of Self-Regulation
ABKA, p.239
11
Emotion Socialization Process in the Family and the Child's Socio-emotional Development
ABKA, p.271
12
Parental Effects on the Development of Language and Communication Skills
ABKA, p.297
13
Parental Control Behaviors and Adolescence
ABKA, p.331
14
Marriage Relationship and Parenthood
ABKA, p.365
Resources
Aydın, Ç., Göksun, T., Küntay, A.C., Tahiroğlu, D. (Eds.). (2020). Aklın Çocuk Hali: Zihin Gelişimi Araştırmaları (3rd ed.). Istanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Sayıl, M., & Selçuk, B. (Eds.). (2020). Ana babalık: Kuram ve Araştırma (3rd ed.). Istanbul: 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.
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.
X
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.
X
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.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
