Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPMENTAL PSHYCOLOGY I | PCG2110029 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Kezban Ekin ÖZBEY DUYGU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Kezban Ekin ÖZBEY DUYGU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to provide the basic knowledge about child development and to gain the ability to use them in daily life. For this purpose, development process starting with fertilization will be examined until adolescence. In this course, different theories of child development will be presented to compare these theories and examine the child's physical, emotional, scientific and social development. |
| Course Content | This course contains; An introduction to life span development,The Start of Life: Prenetal Development,Infancy: Forming the Foundations of Life,Physical Development in Infancy,Cognitive Development in Infancy,Social Development in Infancy,Personality Development in Infancy,Preschool years,Physical and Cognitive Development in Preschool Years,Social and Personality Development in Preschool Years,Middle Childhood Years,Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood,Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood,Overview. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explains developmental psychology and sub-branches. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Explains the basic concepts of development. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Explains the basic principles of development. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Explains the main factors affecting development. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Knows the physical development | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Knows the cognitive development, Piaget and explains the theory of cognitive development | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Explains the development of language and morality. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Knows and explains the factors affecting personality development and personality development. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | An introduction to life span development | Course reading |
| 2 | The Start of Life: Prenetal Development | Course Reading |
| 3 | Infancy: Forming the Foundations of Life | Course Reading |
| 4 | Physical Development in Infancy | Course Reading |
| 5 | Cognitive Development in Infancy | Course Reading |
| 6 | Social Development in Infancy | Course Reading |
| 7 | Personality Development in Infancy | Course Reading |
| 8 | Preschool years | Course Reading |
| 9 | Physical and Cognitive Development in Preschool Years | Course Reading |
| 10 | Social and Personality Development in Preschool Years | Course Reading |
| 11 | Middle Childhood Years | Course Reading |
| 12 | Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood | Course Reading |
| 13 | Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood | Course Reading |
| 14 | Overview |
| Resources |
| Feldman, R. S. (2017). Development Across the Life Span. 8th Edition. Pearson Education Limited |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates theoretical knowledge regarding individuals’ developmental characteristics, learning processes, and behavioral patterns. | X | |||||
| 3 | Relates the concepts and principles of educational foundations to learning, teaching, and assessment processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Explains in depth the theories, principles, and techniques within the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 5 | Applies appropriate psychological counseling techniques to support the well-being of individuals and groups in line with relevant theories and research. | X | |||||
| 6 | Uses instructional and assessment methods, techniques, and tools appropriately in accordance with their intended purposes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effectively employs scientific research methods and ethical principles in identifying and addressing field-specific problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | Designs comprehensive, developmental, and preventive guidance and psycho-educational programs. | X | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles and standards in Guidance and Psychological Counseling processes. | X | |||||
| 10 | Utilizes supervision processes in psychological counseling practices and conducts consultation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | Evaluates development, learning, personality, and career theories within the context of factors influencing individual behavior. | X | |||||
| 12 | Demonstrates professional practices from an interdisciplinary and intercultural holistic perspective. | X | |||||
| 13 | Integrates critical, reflective, and creative thinking skills with professional values such as empathy, leadership, communication, and responsibility, and demonstrates these competencies in personal, social, and professional contexts. | X | |||||
| 14 | Follows current developments in the field in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses digital technologies in face-to-face and online environments in accordance with the needs of learners and clients. | X | |||||
| 16 | Independently plans and conducts theoretical and applied studies related to the field. | 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 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Quiz | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 108 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(108/30) | 4 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPMENTAL PSHYCOLOGY I | PCG2110029 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Kezban Ekin ÖZBEY DUYGU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Kezban Ekin ÖZBEY DUYGU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to provide the basic knowledge about child development and to gain the ability to use them in daily life. For this purpose, development process starting with fertilization will be examined until adolescence. In this course, different theories of child development will be presented to compare these theories and examine the child's physical, emotional, scientific and social development. |
| Course Content | This course contains; An introduction to life span development,The Start of Life: Prenetal Development,Infancy: Forming the Foundations of Life,Physical Development in Infancy,Cognitive Development in Infancy,Social Development in Infancy,Personality Development in Infancy,Preschool years,Physical and Cognitive Development in Preschool Years,Social and Personality Development in Preschool Years,Middle Childhood Years,Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood,Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood,Overview. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explains developmental psychology and sub-branches. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Explains the basic concepts of development. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Explains the basic principles of development. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Explains the main factors affecting development. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Knows the physical development | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Knows the cognitive development, Piaget and explains the theory of cognitive development | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Explains the development of language and morality. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Knows and explains the factors affecting personality development and personality development. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | An introduction to life span development | Course reading |
| 2 | The Start of Life: Prenetal Development | Course Reading |
| 3 | Infancy: Forming the Foundations of Life | Course Reading |
| 4 | Physical Development in Infancy | Course Reading |
| 5 | Cognitive Development in Infancy | Course Reading |
| 6 | Social Development in Infancy | Course Reading |
| 7 | Personality Development in Infancy | Course Reading |
| 8 | Preschool years | Course Reading |
| 9 | Physical and Cognitive Development in Preschool Years | Course Reading |
| 10 | Social and Personality Development in Preschool Years | Course Reading |
| 11 | Middle Childhood Years | Course Reading |
| 12 | Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood | Course Reading |
| 13 | Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood | Course Reading |
| 14 | Overview |
| Resources |
| Feldman, R. S. (2017). Development Across the Life Span. 8th Edition. Pearson Education Limited |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates theoretical knowledge regarding individuals’ developmental characteristics, learning processes, and behavioral patterns. | X | |||||
| 3 | Relates the concepts and principles of educational foundations to learning, teaching, and assessment processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Explains in depth the theories, principles, and techniques within the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 5 | Applies appropriate psychological counseling techniques to support the well-being of individuals and groups in line with relevant theories and research. | X | |||||
| 6 | Uses instructional and assessment methods, techniques, and tools appropriately in accordance with their intended purposes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effectively employs scientific research methods and ethical principles in identifying and addressing field-specific problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | Designs comprehensive, developmental, and preventive guidance and psycho-educational programs. | X | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles and standards in Guidance and Psychological Counseling processes. | X | |||||
| 10 | Utilizes supervision processes in psychological counseling practices and conducts consultation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | Evaluates development, learning, personality, and career theories within the context of factors influencing individual behavior. | X | |||||
| 12 | Demonstrates professional practices from an interdisciplinary and intercultural holistic perspective. | X | |||||
| 13 | Integrates critical, reflective, and creative thinking skills with professional values such as empathy, leadership, communication, and responsibility, and demonstrates these competencies in personal, social, and professional contexts. | X | |||||
| 14 | Follows current developments in the field in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses digital technologies in face-to-face and online environments in accordance with the needs of learners and clients. | X | |||||
| 16 | Independently plans and conducts theoretical and applied studies related to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |