Pre-School Education
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

OKLP306

Course Name:

Mental Health in Childhood

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. BURÇİN YIRTICI ÖZTÜRK

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP ŞEBNEM KURT

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is that teacher candidates are able to know theories and practices underlying child mental health and to transfer their knowledge to the children and families in educational settings.

Course Content:

Definition of mental health, its importance; history of mental health; theories about mental health; the characteristics of individuals who are mentally normal and abnormal; diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and adjustment problems seen in children [stuttering, mutism, enuresis, encopresis, finger sucking, nail eating, aggression, jealousy, tics, stubbornness, sleep disorders, dietary habits disorder, fear, attention deficiency and hyperactivity, school fear, theft, lying]; special circumstances that affect the child's mental health within the family (divorce, step parents, death of the parents etc.)

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the genetic, biological and psychosocial factors that affect mental health in children.
2) Express the mental health problems frequently encountered in early childhood.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Importance and description of child mental health
2)	Historical development
3)	Theories related with child mental health
4)	Characteristics of mental health and non-mental health
5)	Definition of the behavior and compliance seen in children (stuttering, speech delay, enuresis, encopresis, finger sucking, nail eating, aggression, jealousy)
6)	Definition of the behavior and adaptation seen in children (stubbornness, sleeping disorders, dietary habits, fear, attention deficit and hyperactivity, school fear, theft, lying)
7)	How to deal with compliance problems
8)	Midterm
9)	The concept of death and coping process in early childhood
10)	Special circumstances within the family (divorce, step parents, parental death, etc.)
11)	Coping with family situations
12)	Cooperation in the child's mental health process
13)	Child's mental health parental involvement process
14)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	yok
References:	yok

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) P1.Having the ability to use the native language correctly and effectively
2) P2. Being aware of personal differences.
3) P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.
4) P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.
5) P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.
6) P6. Having the necessary knowledge about the written materials on early childhood and being able to evaluate these materials on their conformity with early childhood development.
7) P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8) P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
9) P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.
10) P10. Being able to work efficiently with individuals and in groups in the ongoing projects, and being able to fulfil their responsibilities and to use initiative if necessary.
11) P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.
12) P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
13) P13. Being aware of the importance of family participation in the pre-school period and being able to plan and implement activities that encourage family participation.
14) P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.
15) P15. Being able to choose the appropriate tools or materials to be used for the related subject and activity and to develop them according to their purpose.
16) P16. Being able to observe various measurement and evaluation methods in the field, and to follow the individual development with the method that is best suited to its conditions.
17) P17. Being able to apply the approaches, aims, targets and techniques of special education programs directed to the field with the basic values and principles on which the education system is based.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	P1.Having the ability to use the native language correctly and effectively	3
2)	P2. Being aware of personal differences.	4
3)	P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.	3
4)	P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.	3
5)	P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.	3
6)	P6. Having the necessary knowledge about the written materials on early childhood and being able to evaluate these materials on their conformity with early childhood development.	4
7)	P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8)	P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.	4
9)	P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.	3
10)	P10. Being able to work efficiently with individuals and in groups in the ongoing projects, and being able to fulfil their responsibilities and to use initiative if necessary.	2
11)	P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.	2
12)	P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
13)	P13. Being aware of the importance of family participation in the pre-school period and being able to plan and implement activities that encourage family participation.	3
14)	P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.
15)	P15. Being able to choose the appropriate tools or materials to be used for the related subject and activity and to develop them according to their purpose.
16)	P16. Being able to observe various measurement and evaluation methods in the field, and to follow the individual development with the method that is best suited to its conditions.	3
17)	P17. Being able to apply the approaches, aims, targets and techniques of special education programs directed to the field with the basic values and principles on which the education system is based.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Presentations / Seminar	3	10	30
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			148