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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
SELECTED TOPICS in DEVELOPMENTAL PSY-Fall Semester3+036
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Figen EROĞLU ADA
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Figen EROĞLU ADA
Assistant(s)
AimThe 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, 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 ContentThis course contains; Social Emotional Development Theories,Nature vs. Nurture,Anger and Aggression & Empathy and Prosocial Behavior,Attachment & Seperation and Stranger Anxiety,Family Influences & Parenting Styles and their Effects,Marital Relationship & Divorce,Friends and Peers,Preschool and Nursery School & Effects of Child and Day Care,Emotion Regulation & Self-Regulatory Processes,Temperament,Theory of Mind,Play,Effects of Screen Time,Social Emotional Development Assessment.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Think critically about theories, methods, and research in developmental psychology10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9A, E, H
Outline the theoretical perspectives and guiding themes in the field10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9A, E, H
Describe empirical evidence and how it fits with current debates10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9A, E, H
Elaborate how developmental psychology can be applied to real life events10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9A, E, H
Make research proposals in the field of developmental psychology10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9A, E, H
Comprehend and use basic research designs in the field of developmental psychology14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9A, E, H
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Social Emotional Development TheoriesSEDIEC, page 420-429
2Nature vs. NurtureSEDIEC, page 251-261
3Anger and Aggression & Empathy and Prosocial BehaviorSEDIEC, page 18-30 & 129-138
4Attachment & Seperation and Stranger AnxietySEDIEC, page 30-40 & 380-389
5Family Influences & Parenting Styles and their EffectsSEDIEC, page 139-147 & 280-293
6Marital Relationship & DivorceSEDIEC, page 219-228 & 108-118
7Friends and PeersSEDIEC, page 156-166
8Preschool and Nursery School & Effects of Child and Day CareSEDIEC, page 322-332 & 69-79
8Emotion Regulation & Self-Regulatory ProcessesSEDIEC, page 119-129 & 364-379
9TemperamentSEDIEC, page 480-495
10Theory of MindSEDIEC, page 495-507
12PlaySEDIEC, page 293-302
13Effects of Screen TimeSEDIEC, page 471-480
14Social Emotional Development AssessmentSEDIEC, page 437-445
Resources
Benson, J. B., & Haith, M. M. (Eds.). (2010). Social and emotional development in infancy and early childhood. Academic Press.
Hartup, W. W., & Silbereisen, R. K. (Eds.). (2005). Growing points in developmental science: an introduction. Psychology Press.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report3824
Term Project14040
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam12525
General Exam13535
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
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

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
SELECTED TOPICS in DEVELOPMENTAL PSY-Fall Semester3+036
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Figen EROĞLU ADA
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Figen EROĞLU ADA
Assistant(s)
AimThe 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, 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 ContentThis course contains; Social Emotional Development Theories,Nature vs. Nurture,Anger and Aggression & Empathy and Prosocial Behavior,Attachment & Seperation and Stranger Anxiety,Family Influences & Parenting Styles and their Effects,Marital Relationship & Divorce,Friends and Peers,Preschool and Nursery School & Effects of Child and Day Care,Emotion Regulation & Self-Regulatory Processes,Temperament,Theory of Mind,Play,Effects of Screen Time,Social Emotional Development Assessment.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Think critically about theories, methods, and research in developmental psychology10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9A, E, H
Outline the theoretical perspectives and guiding themes in the field10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9A, E, H
Describe empirical evidence and how it fits with current debates10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9A, E, H
Elaborate how developmental psychology can be applied to real life events10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9A, E, H
Make research proposals in the field of developmental psychology10, 14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9A, E, H
Comprehend and use basic research designs in the field of developmental psychology14, 16, 19, 2, 5, 9A, E, H
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Social Emotional Development TheoriesSEDIEC, page 420-429
2Nature vs. NurtureSEDIEC, page 251-261
3Anger and Aggression & Empathy and Prosocial BehaviorSEDIEC, page 18-30 & 129-138
4Attachment & Seperation and Stranger AnxietySEDIEC, page 30-40 & 380-389
5Family Influences & Parenting Styles and their EffectsSEDIEC, page 139-147 & 280-293
6Marital Relationship & DivorceSEDIEC, page 219-228 & 108-118
7Friends and PeersSEDIEC, page 156-166
8Preschool and Nursery School & Effects of Child and Day CareSEDIEC, page 322-332 & 69-79
8Emotion Regulation & Self-Regulatory ProcessesSEDIEC, page 119-129 & 364-379
9TemperamentSEDIEC, page 480-495
10Theory of MindSEDIEC, page 495-507
12PlaySEDIEC, page 293-302
13Effects of Screen TimeSEDIEC, page 471-480
14Social Emotional Development AssessmentSEDIEC, page 437-445
Resources
Benson, J. B., & Haith, M. M. (Eds.). (2010). Social and emotional development in infancy and early childhood. Academic Press.
Hartup, W. W., & Silbereisen, R. K. (Eds.). (2005). Growing points in developmental science: an introduction. Psychology Press.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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