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:

ÇGE525

Course Name:

Scale Development

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 :

Assoc. Prof. ASUDE BALABAN DAĞAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to provide the student with knowledge of statistical methods to be used in scale development and adaptation.

Course Content:

Measurement and evaluation concepts, the place of measurement in education, the concept of scale, basic features of the measurement tool (validity, reliability), stages of test development, specific and unit analysis tables, types of exams, question types, features of objective tests, item analysis, item writing and editing techniques, test and item statistics, item selection and test organization, standardization and norm preparation techniques.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the concepts of scale and survey.
2) Count types of scales.
3) Explain the concepts of scale development and scale adaptation.
4) Can do item analysis.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Can create scale directive.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Can identify scale items.
2) Can apply tests related to scale validity and reliability by using statistical software.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Measurement, scale and survey concepts
2)	Scale types and features
3)	Development and adaptation concepts
4)	Validity and reliability concepts
5)	Determination of scale items
6)	Establishing the item pool
7)	Midterm
8)	Substance Analysis
9)	Types and measures of validity
10)	Types and measures of reliability
11)	Explanatory Factor Analysis
12)	Confirmatory Factor Analysis
13)	ROC Curve Analysis
14)	Writing the scale directive
15)	Homeworks
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Sunum ve makaleler.

References:

1- Özdamar, Kazım. Ölçek ve test geliştirme yapısal eşitlik modellemesi. Nisan Kitabevi Yayınları, 2016.
2- Alpar, Reha. Spor, sağlık ve eğitim bilimlerinden örneklerle uygulamalı istatistik ve geçerlik-güvenirlik. Detay Yayıncılık, 2012.
3- DeVellis, Robert F. Ölçek geliştirme: Kuram ve uygulamalar. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2014.
4- Erkuş, Adnan. Psikolojide Ölçme ve Ölçek Geliştirme-I, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık, 2016.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	5	4	6	7
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.
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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Homework
Report Writing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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