Child Development and Education non-thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ÇGE502

Course Name:

Developmental Psychology and Researchs

Course Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP ŞEBNEM KURT

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP ŞEBNEM KURT
Öğr.Gör. BELİZ GÖNCÜ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To gain competencies related to the concepts and theories of development, critical periods in development, developmental periods, research methods used in developmental psychology.

Course Content:

Life-long development phenomenon, basic concepts and theories of development, research methods in developmental psychology, genetic fundamentals of development, prenatal development, birth process, newborn, infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood and advanced adulthood. Discussing the issues of development, death, dying and mourning, the interpretation of current scientific research on these issues and their reflection on the field and practices.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the basic concepts, principles and methods of developmental psychology.
2) Discusses the methods used in research in the field of child development.
3) Defines development areas.
4) List the developmental periods.
5) Explains development tasks.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Express the researches in the field of child development in their own words.
2) Distinguish the features of different aspects of development (physical, emotional, psycho-social, cognitive) according to developmental stages.
Field Specific Competence
1) Gelişim ile ilgili yaklaşım ve kuramları karşılaştırır.
2) Discusses the effects of the immediate environment on the developmental aspects of the child.
3) Explain what behavior and adaptation problems are.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Concepts of growth, development, maturation, learning, readiness related to development.
2)	Critical periods of development and developmental principles.
3)	Factors affecting development.
4)	Development in infancy.
5)	Development in the preschool period
6)	Development in middle childhood.
7)	Midterm
8)	Development during adolescence.
9)	Comparison of developmental theories.
9)	Development in adulthood and old age.
11)	Comparison of developmental theories.
12)	Research methods and techniques related to development.
13)	Developmental disorders in children.
14)	Methods used to evaluate children's development.
15)	Activities to support children's development areas
16)	FINAL.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Sunumlar ve makaleler

References:

Aral, N. Ve Duman, T. (Edit.) 2009. Eğitim Psikolojisi. Kriter Yayınları,
İstanbul.
Aydın, B., Can, G., Ersanlı, K., Kılıç, M., Külahoğlu, Ş., Öztürk,
B.,Bilge,F., Küçükkaragöz, H., Kısaç, İ., Korkmaz, İ. ve Bilgin, M.
2002. Gelişim ve Öğrenme Psikolojisi. Pegem Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Onur, B. 1997. Gelişim Psikolojisi. İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara.
Yörükoğlu, A. 1997. Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı. Özgür Yayınları, İstanbul.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	4	5	6	3	9	7	8	10
Program Outcomes
1) Has advanced knowledge about cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social and emotional development areas all children aged 0-18.
2) Knows all the concepts related to development and education for children in the 0-18 age group, follows the studies on this subject and plans original studies.
3) The knowledge gained in the areas of cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for children in the 0-18 age group; It is used to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, families and society in units related to the profession.
4) It identifies the problems of 0-18 age group children and their families in the country in the fields of health, development, education and social services and generates appropriate solutions and original ideas by using their basic knowledge about these problems.
5) They produce original solutions using their advanced knowledge on Child Development and Education, use these solutions in practice, interpret the results by interpreting the information, and critically analyze a set of information.
6) The knowledge gained in the professional field; It can be used for health, education and social service institutions, especially for children and families, works effectively in developmental and educational programs and related projects, and participates in research.
7) Acts in accordance with scientific ethics and observes the psychological conditions of the child and family regarding experimental research on children.
8) Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant laws, regulations and legislation as an example to the society with its appearance, attitudes and behaviors.
9) The individual has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety of 0-18 age group including their families and behaves appropriately and participates in quality management and processes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has advanced knowledge about cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social and emotional development areas all children aged 0-18.	5
2)	Knows all the concepts related to development and education for children in the 0-18 age group, follows the studies on this subject and plans original studies.	5
3)	The knowledge gained in the areas of cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for children in the 0-18 age group; It is used to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, families and society in units related to the profession.	5
4)	It identifies the problems of 0-18 age group children and their families in the country in the fields of health, development, education and social services and generates appropriate solutions and original ideas by using their basic knowledge about these problems.	5
5)	They produce original solutions using their advanced knowledge on Child Development and Education, use these solutions in practice, interpret the results by interpreting the information, and critically analyze a set of information.	5
6)	The knowledge gained in the professional field; It can be used for health, education and social service institutions, especially for children and families, works effectively in developmental and educational programs and related projects, and participates in research.	5
7)	Acts in accordance with scientific ethics and observes the psychological conditions of the child and family regarding experimental research on children.	5
8)	Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant laws, regulations and legislation as an example to the society with its appearance, attitudes and behaviors.	4
9)	The individual has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety of 0-18 age group including their families and behaves appropriately and participates in quality management and processes.	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Individual Project
Group project
Presentation
Reporting
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	16	48
Presentations / Seminar	16	48
Homework Assignments	16	48
Midterms	1	15
Paper Submission	16	16
Final	1	15
Total Workload		232