Program Information
Program Information
Aim
Prepare developmental support programs that will be able to diagnose and evaluate the development of children and adolescents aged 0-18 years with normal development, special needs, acute and chronic illnesses at risk of development, adopts an eclectic approach, using technological and scientific methods and techniques, can take part in research and implementation projects, and has the aim of raising a child development specialist depending on ethical values.Qualification Awarded
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)Registration and Admission Requirements
Candidates who will apply to the graduate program must have completed 4 year undergraduate programs in the Child Development or Child Development and Education departments and be at least 55 points in the Equal Weight points type of Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Examination (ALES).Graduation Requirements
During the program, the students prepare a thesis in their own branches (60 ECTS) after completing their master's courses (at least 60 ECTS). Those who are successful in the thesis examination are awarded a "Science Specialist" diploma in the Child Development Graduate Programme.Recognition of Prior Learning
It is carried out within the scope of Istanbul Medipol University Postgraduate Education Regulations.Lesson Plan - ECTS Credits
* The courses indicated in this course table shows current course plan information in Student Affairs.
** Compulsory courses are certainly opened whereas opening of elective and optional courses may differ according to preferences and quota condition in related term.
*** Theoretical and practical course hours of vocational (professional) clinical courses are not considered weekly. These course hours refer to total course hours.
Please click on the course title in the table below in order to see detailed information about course objectives and learning outcomes etc.
| Fall Semester Courses Plan | ||||||
| Code | Course | Language of Instruction | T+U | UK | ECTS | Download |
| ÇGLY1116022 | RESEARCH METHODS | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1157560 | DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1110443 | SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1116023 | EMOTIONAL and BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS in CHILDREN | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1116025 | FAMILY-CENTERED COUNSELING in CHILD DEVELOPMENT | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1116026 | DEVELOPMENT of CHILDREN in HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1157650 | SENSE EDUCATION in EARLY CHILDHOOD | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1157670 | ELECTIVE TOPICS in DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1110438 | BIOSTATISTICS | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 8 | |
| Spring Semester Courses Plan | ||||||
| Code | Course | Language of Instruction | T+U | UK | ECTS | Download |
| ÇGLY1216027 | DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT, SCREENING and EARLY INTERVENTION | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1257710 | DIFFERENT DEVELOPING CHILDREN | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1257730 | SEMINAR | Turkish | - | 12 | ||
| ÇGLY1214014 | HOW to PREPARE a SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECT | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1257590 | PARENT CHILD RELATIONSHIPS | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1257680 | ADVANCED CHILDREN'S LITERATURE | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1216028 | CHILD with PICTURES | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1216029 | EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1257740 | DEVELOPMENTAL EARLY INTERVENTION APPROACHES | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| ÇGLY1257790 | PARENTS COUSELLING SERVICES in SPECIAL EDUCATION | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
Program Qualification
Theoretical, Factual
Has a profound and systematic level of knowledge about the mental, language, motor, self-care, social, emotional development areas of all children and young people aged 0-18 years.
The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject.
It uses the information gained in the areas of mental, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for 0-18 year-old children to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, family and collective in units related to the profession.
It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems.
The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically.
It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects.
It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children.
As an example of collecting with external appearance attitudes and behaviors, it acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, laws, regulations and legislation.
Quality management and processes have adequate consensus on the individual, environmental protection and work safety issues, including infants, children and families, and behave and participate in these processes.
| Program Output TYYÇ Basic Area Matrix | |
| Basic Area Qualification | Program Qualification |
| KNOWLEDGE | |
| Theoretical, Factual | |
| 1- Developing, deepening and reaching original definitions that will bring innovation to the field with original thought and/or research based on master's qualifications. | 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. 1 - Has a profound and systematic level of knowledge about the mental, language, motor, self-care, social, emotional development areas of all children and young people aged 0-18 years. 3 - It uses the information gained in the areas of mental, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for 0-18 year-old children to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, family and collective in units related to the profession. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. |
| 2- Understanding the interdisciplinary interaction to which the field is related; reaches original results by using new and complex ideas, information that requires expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation. | 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 3 - It uses the information gained in the areas of mental, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for 0-18 year-old children to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, family and collective in units related to the profession. 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. 1 - Has a profound and systematic level of knowledge about the mental, language, motor, self-care, social, emotional development areas of all children and young people aged 0-18 years. |
| 3- Having advanced knowledge about other technological tools including computers and devices specific to the field at the level required by the health field. | 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 7 - It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children. |
| 4- Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for individuals and society. | 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. |
| SKILLS | |
| Cognitive, Practical | |
| 1- Having knowledgeable about statistical methods used continuously in studies conducted in the field of health. | 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 3 - It uses the information gained in the areas of mental, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for 0-18 year-old children to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, family and collective in units related to the profession. 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. |
| 2- Evaluating, using and conveying new information in its field with a systematic approach. | 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 7 - It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children. 8 - As an example of collecting with external appearance attitudes and behaviors, it acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, laws, regulations and legislation. 3 - It uses the information gained in the areas of mental, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for 0-18 year-old children to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, family and collective in units related to the profession. 1 - Has a profound and systematic level of knowledge about the mental, language, motor, self-care, social, emotional development areas of all children and young people aged 0-18 years. 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. |
| 3- Developing a new thought, method, design and/or application that brings innovation to its field or applying a known thought, method, design and/or application to a different field, investigates, understands, designs, adapts and implements an original subject. | 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. |
| 4-Being able to write the report of the research he/she has done/participated in and publishes it in a nationally/internationally accepted refereed journal and presents it in scientific meetings. | 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 7 - It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children. 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 9 - Quality management and processes have adequate consensus on the individual, environmental protection and work safety issues, including infants, children and families, and behave and participate in these processes. |
| 5- Conducting critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. |
| 6-Having high level skills in using research methods in studies related to his/her field. | 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 7 - It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children. |
| COMPETENCIES | |
| Ability to work independently and take responsibility | |
| 1- Performing the necessary examination by using other technological tools and devices specific to the field at the level required by the field of health, including computers, and develops new creative solutions to problems. | 7 - It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children. 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. |
| 2- Contributing to the progress in the field by independently carrying out an original study that brings innovation to the field, developing a new thought, method, design and/or application or applying a known thought, method, design and/or application to a different field. | 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. |
| 3- Performing statistical analysis at a level that can evaluate a scientific article. | 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 3 - It uses the information gained in the areas of mental, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for 0-18 year-old children to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, family and collective in units related to the profession. |
| 4- Expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article about the field in national and/or international refereed journals. | 1 - Has a profound and systematic level of knowledge about the mental, language, motor, self-care, social, emotional development areas of all children and young people aged 0-18 years. 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 7 - It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children. 8 - As an example of collecting with external appearance attitudes and behaviors, it acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, laws, regulations and legislation. |
| 5- Leading in environments that are related to the field and require resolution of interdisciplinary problems. | 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. |
| Learning Competence | |
| 1- Developing new thoughts and methods related to the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. | 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. 1 - Has a profound and systematic level of knowledge about the mental, language, motor, self-care, social, emotional development areas of all children and young people aged 0-18 years. 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. |
| 2- Following evidence-based practices and conducts researches that will create evidence in his/her field about professional practices. | 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 3 - It uses the information gained in the areas of mental, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for 0-18 year-old children to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, family and collective in units related to the profession. 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. |
| 3- Applying the principles of advanced professional development and lifelong learning related to the field of health in his/her studies. | 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 7 - It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children. |
| Communication and Social Competence | |
| 1- Examining and developing social relations and the norms that guide these relationships from a critical perspective and manages actions to change them when necessary. | 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. 1 - Has a profound and systematic level of knowledge about the mental, language, motor, self-care, social, emotional development areas of all children and young people aged 0-18 years. |
| 2- Defending their original views in the discussion of the subjects in their field with experts and establishes an effective communication showing their competence in his/her field. | 7 - It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children. 8 - As an example of collecting with external appearance attitudes and behaviors, it acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, laws, regulations and legislation. 9 - Quality management and processes have adequate consensus on the individual, environmental protection and work safety issues, including infants, children and families, and behave and participate in these processes. |
| 3- Establishing and discussing advanced written, verbal and visual communication by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level. | 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. |
| Field-based Competence | |
| 1- Contributing to the process of becoming and maintaining the information society of the society in which it lives by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in its field. | 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. |
| 2- Establishing functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | 9 - Quality management and processes have adequate consensus on the individual, environmental protection and work safety issues, including infants, children and families, and behave and participate in these processes. 8 - As an example of collecting with external appearance attitudes and behaviors, it acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, laws, regulations and legislation. 7 - It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children. |
| 3- Contributing to the solution of scientific, cultural, artistic and ethical problems encountered in the field of humanities and supports the development of these values. | 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. 3 - It uses the information gained in the areas of mental, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for 0-18 year-old children to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, family and collective in units related to the profession. |
| 6-Having experience in working with other health disciplines. | 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 7 - It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children. 8 - As an example of collecting with external appearance attitudes and behaviors, it acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, laws, regulations and legislation. 9 - Quality management and processes have adequate consensus on the individual, environmental protection and work safety issues, including infants, children and families, and behave and participate in these processes. |
| 5- Choosing and implementing the right statistical methods in his/her studies in the field of health and interprets them correctly. Performing analysis and synthesis. | 9 - Quality management and processes have adequate consensus on the individual, environmental protection and work safety issues, including infants, children and families, and behave and participate in these processes. 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. |
| 6- Using current developments and information related to the field of health for the benefit of the society in line with the children, family, national values and country facts. | 4 - It derives appropriate solutions and original ideas from the problems of the country in the health, development, education and social services of children and their families of 0-18 years old using basic knowledge about these problems. 5 - The student uses the basic knowledge the student has in the field of Child Development and Education to make suggestions, transfers the learned topics to the application, interprets the information, interprets the results of the practices and analyzes the information cluster critically. 2 - The 0-18 age group on development and education knows all the concepts for children and adolescents and follows the studies done on this subject. 3 - It uses the information gained in the areas of mental, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for 0-18 year-old children to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, family and collective in units related to the profession. 6 - It can use the information gained about the occupational field for health, education and social service organizations, especially for children and families, participates in research works which are to be prepared in developmental and educational programs and in related projects. 7 - It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children. |
| 7 - It acts in accordance with the ethics of science and observes the psychological state of the child and the family in experimental research on children. 8 - As an example of collecting with external appearance attitudes and behaviors, it acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, laws, regulations and legislation. 9 - Quality management and processes have adequate consensus on the individual, environmental protection and work safety issues, including infants, children and families, and behave and participate in these processes. | |
Employment Opportunities
Those who successfully complete the program are entitled to receive science specialties in the field of Child Development. Academic Staff and Postgraduate Education Exam (ALES) and foreign language exams can be appointed to research staff or lecturers at universities and continue to PhD.Upgrading
May apply to third cycle programmes.Type of Training
Full TimeAssessment and Evaluation
Assessment is made according to Istanbul Medipol University Postgraduate Education Measurement and Evaluation Directive. Written exam is done in the form of a narration of an article or subject. The valid grade in the master program is minimum 65. The ratio of the midterm to success is 50% over the total 100 points, and the rate of the overall examination to success is 50%.Head of Department/Program
Learning Experiences
Learning situations aim to develop students' creative, critical, reflective thinking skills and higher level thinking skills such as logical and mathematical thinking skills. In addition, it aims to develop students' meta-cognitive skills. Learning situations include learning strategies, methods and techniques as well as the tools used and assessment and evaluation methods. The learning situations used in the programs are given in the list below:
Learning Experiences * | Learning Activities | Tools Used |
|---|---|---|
Discussion Method | Listening, speaking, asking questions, producing answers, developing and questioning opinions, examining and researching opinions, producing critical thinking, producing creative thinking, (workshop, panel, opposite panel, open forum, debate techniques are applied) collegium, forum, aquarium technique application, talking circle technique, application. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room, workshop, panel, panel opposite, open forum collegial, forum environments. |
Demonstration Method | The instructor demonstrates the use of a tool or equipment, the instructor demonstrates a performance/practice/practice to the student, the students repeat the use of the tool or equipment, the student repeats a performance/practice/practice. | Real tools or model tools and equipment, multimedia tools, videos and animations), computer. |
Problem Solving Method | Identifying a scientific / theoretical and / or real life problem, analyzing the data related to the problem, developing alternative solutions, choosing the appropriate solution method, evaluating the solution to the problem, individual study | Textbooks, research reports, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer |
Case Study Method | Presentation of case studies, exploring case studies, sampling typical cases, sampling outlier cases, alternative cases, comparing case studies, case study analysis, case study interpretation, case study evaluation. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animation, cartoons), computer, projection, online environments. |
Self Study Method | Student interest, curiosity and motivation, learning objective, detailed research and investigation according to the topic; in- depth research and investigation, extensive reading, listening and watching, repeating a performance. | Library, e-library, laboratory, workshop |
Question - Answer Technique | Asking Socratic questions, criticizing answers, generating questions, generating answers, criticizing, analyzing and evaluating creative answers, asking structured questions and generating answers, asking closed-ended questions and generating answers | Textbooks, recommended books, worksheets, question bank, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, drawings, audio, video, cartoons and animations) |
Project Based Learning Model | Creating a real-life problem situation scenario, identifying a real-life problem situation, collecting data related to the problem, analyzing data, data processing, data conversion, developing alternative solutions, choosing the appropriate solution method, applying the solution method / creating a model / design / concrete product / producing a concrete service, evaluating the model / design / concrete product / service, exhibiting project products | Problem scenario texts / Sample projects, databases, books, research reports, laboratory, workshop, application areas, library, computer software, standard classroom technologies, tools and equipment according to the project subject |
Inquiry-Based Learning | Exploring, finding case studies, establishing cause and effect relationship, questioning, examining, researching (learning circle=3E,5E,7E models | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room |
Cooperative Learning | Cooperation, communication, leadership, sharing tasks, sharing responsibility, learning together, social interaction. Heterogeneous groups are formed among the students. The task is given to the groups. Groups of students do tasks such as project, performance, problem solving, role playing, classical homework together. | In-class and out-of-class, in-school and out-of- school environments. |
Experiential Learning | Faculty-external stakeholder (industrial organizations, schools and others) cooperation is established. Students directly observe professional skills in the real environment. Observation results are analyzed in the classroom environment. | Internship places according to the program, professional practice places, Student product file sample, observation forms and other alterative measurement tools |
Flipped Classroom Learning | Problem solving, discussion, case study presentation, case analysis, critical thinking, creative thinking, video recordings appropriate to the learning objective are created or selected. Students make preliminary preparation by watching video recordings. The problem is solved in the classroom. The problem is discussed. | Video recordings, online environments, classroom |
Lecture Method | Listening, speaking, (lecture, conference, seminar, speech, statement and briefing techniques are applied) | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room |
Homework | It is used to improve students' knowledge and skills, to encourage them to research and study, to complete their learning deficiencies, and to deepen their understanding of a subject. | Library, e-library, books, articles |
Project Task | Identifies, field of application, collecting, and analyzing data, literature review, preparing and presenting report | Internet databases, library databases, e-mail, textbooks, or supplementary books |
Course - Program Competencies Relations
| Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED CHILDREN'S LITERATURE | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| DEVELOPMENTAL EARLY INTERVENTION APPROACHES | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| DIFFERENT DEVELOPING CHILDREN | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ELECTIVE TOPICS in DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| PARENT CHILD RELATIONSHIPS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| PARENTS COUSELLING SERVICES in SPECIAL EDUCATION | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| SEMINAR | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| SENSE EDUCATION in EARLY CHILDHOOD | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| İlişkili Ders Sayısı / 10/19 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Surveys for Students
| Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neither Agree Nor Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Don't Know/No Idea | Choose | |
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| The lecturer explains the course's aim and extent and what is expected of the student clearly. | |||||||
| Chooses the course sources in accordance with the courses and announces them. | |||||||
| Guides/helps the students in accessing the resources they recommended for the course. | |||||||
| The lecturer's instruction method (course presentation) is clear, fluent and understandable. | |||||||
| Uses the instructional technologies (effectively.) | |||||||
| Offers multidirectional communication and interactional implementations in the classroom. | |||||||
| Has knowledge in the matter of traditional teaching strategic management and techniques. | |||||||
| Uses the teaching methods s/he covers in the course within their implementations. | |||||||
| Makes time for the student outside of course hours regarding the course | |||||||
| Comes to the class regularly and uses time effectively. | |||||||
| The lecturer is successful in establishing classroom dominance during the course. | |||||||
| Informs the students on current issues. | |||||||
| Sets an example with their open attitude and behaviour to students' opinions. | |||||||
| Success measurement methods and tools (classic/oral exam, project, assignments, etc.) are compatible with the course's aim and extent. | |||||||
| Helps me when I want to ask questions about my exam paper. | |||||||
| Lab/field/application studies are compatible with the aim and the extent of the course. | |||||||
| Develops the creative thinking process and skills of the learning and teaching process of the course. | |||||||
| The course is supported by the current issues and guests. | |||||||
| Things you would like to convey apart from the questions above; |