Psychologıcal Guidance and Counseling
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

RPDP221

Course Name:

Developmental Psychology I

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP ŞEBNEM KURT

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP ŞEBNEM KURT

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to explain physical, cognitive and sociodynamic changes in childhood and adolescence.
Course Content:	to explain the physical, cognitive and sociodemographic changes specific to the developmental period in childhood and adolescence

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Examines current issues in developmental psychology within the framework of lifelong development perspective.
2) Explains physical, cognitive and language development features in infancy
3) Explains physical, cognitive and language development features in childhood
4) Explains physical, cognitive and language development characteristics in adolescence
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)	General introduction - general information on requirements, examinations and assignments
2)	• Examining historical approaches to early childhood • Review the theories of child development
3)	• Genetic, prenatal development and birth examination • Examination of the general physical and psychological state of the newborn • Examining newborns with special needs
4)	• Physical development and brain development in infants • Investigating cognitive development in infants
5)	• Investigation of cognitive development in infancy • Explain language and literacy skills during infancy
6)	Examining social and emotional development in infancy
7)	• Examining physical development and motor development in pre-school period
8)	Exam
9)	• Examining cognitive development in pre-school period • Explanation of symbolic thought and literacy in preschool period
10)	• Examining social and emotional development in preschool children
11)	Examination of physical and motor development during primary school years
12)	Examination of cognitive development in primary school years
13)	• Language and literacy studies in primary school years
14)	Examining social emotional development in elementary school years
15)	exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Gelişim Yazar: Jeffrey Trawick Swith Berrin AKMAN 2017 Nobel
References:	Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Gelişim Yazar: Jeffrey Trawick Swith Berrin AKMAN 2017 Nobel Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Gelişim 1 (0-36 Ay) Yazar(lar): Aysel Köksal Akyol 2017 Anı Yayıncılık Gelişim Psikolojisi Yazar(lar) : Mehmet Bilgin Banu Yazgan İnanç Meral Kılıç Atıcı 2017 Pegem Gelişim Psikolojisi Yazar: Bekir Onur 2011 İmge

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) P1. Being able to conduct research using the relevant scientific methodology in order to produce solutions for the problems of the field.
2) P2. Being able to acquire and use a valid foreign language in the field for accessing and sharing information verbally and in written form as well as producing information (European Language Portfolio Global Scale 1, Level B1)
3) P3. Being able to utilize relevant computer skills necessary in the field as well as information and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).
4) P4. Possessing sufficient awareness of preserving universal, local and cultural values, human and animal rights and of environmental preservation as well as understand and solve current related problems.
5) P5. Being able to identify basic developmental qualities through the awareness of primary theoretical approaches related with human development.
6) P6. Being able to accept and respect differences and diversity in delivering psychological counseling and guidance services through sensitivity towards different cultures.
7) P7. Being able to possess a knowledge of primary fields of educational sciences and to utilize the theories and concepts of psychological counseling and guidance in providing educational development.
8) P8. Being able to evaluate, implement and interpret concepts and scientific methods in the field of psychological counseling.
9) P9. Being able to build constructive, ethical and trustworthy relationship with the clients during the psychological counseling and guidance process and to utilize the appropriate approach for the needs of the clients using active listening skills.
10) P10. Being capable of initiating group psychological counseling and guidance process, continue and finalize it. Being able to possess the knowledge of group psychological counseling and guidance theories and approaches.
11) P11. Being able to understand the individuals by using techniques of individual recognition.
12) P12. Being capable of developing and evaluating psychological guidance and counseling programmes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	P1. Being able to conduct research using the relevant scientific methodology in order to produce solutions for the problems of the field.	1
2)	P2. Being able to acquire and use a valid foreign language in the field for accessing and sharing information verbally and in written form as well as producing information (European Language Portfolio Global Scale 1, Level B1)
3)	P3. Being able to utilize relevant computer skills necessary in the field as well as information and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).
4)	P4. Possessing sufficient awareness of preserving universal, local and cultural values, human and animal rights and of environmental preservation as well as understand and solve current related problems.
5)	P5. Being able to identify basic developmental qualities through the awareness of primary theoretical approaches related with human development.	5
6)	P6. Being able to accept and respect differences and diversity in delivering psychological counseling and guidance services through sensitivity towards different cultures.
7)	P7. Being able to possess a knowledge of primary fields of educational sciences and to utilize the theories and concepts of psychological counseling and guidance in providing educational development.	5
8)	P8. Being able to evaluate, implement and interpret concepts and scientific methods in the field of psychological counseling.	5
9)	P9. Being able to build constructive, ethical and trustworthy relationship with the clients during the psychological counseling and guidance process and to utilize the appropriate approach for the needs of the clients using active listening skills.	3
10)	P10. Being capable of initiating group psychological counseling and guidance process, continue and finalize it. Being able to possess the knowledge of group psychological counseling and guidance theories and approaches.	5
11)	P11. Being able to understand the individuals by using techniques of individual recognition.	5
12)	P12. Being capable of developing and evaluating psychological guidance and counseling programmes.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Group study and homework
Role Playing
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
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	4	56
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			116