Child Development
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CGE120

Course Name:

Developmental Psychology

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	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:	To enable students to understand that development is a life-long phenomenon, to discuss developmental theories, and to learn and discuss the characteristics of human development from prenatal to death, with its developmental dimensions.
Course Content:	Lifelong development phenomenon, basic concepts and theories related to development, research methods in developmental psychology, genetic basis of development, prenatal development, birth process, newborn, infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood and advanced adulthood development, death, dying and mourning.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Discuss and explain approach of lifelong development, nature of developmental researches, developmental stages, and basic developmental theories. Discuss lifelong development with evolutionist approach, and explain effect of genes and environment of the development.
2) Explain before and during birth processes. Explain physical growth and development of infant; and motor development, sensational and perceptual development of infant.
3) Explain and discuss cognitive, language development in infants and Piaget's infat development theory. Describe physical and cognitive changes and language development in early childhood.
4) Describe emotional and personality development, effects of peer relations and family and TV on the development in early childhood Describe physical and cognitive changes and language development in middle and late childhood
5) Describe emotional and personality development, effects of peer relations and family and TV on the development in middle and late childhood Discuss and nature of adolescence and explain physical and cognitive changes 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)	Lifelong Perspective in Human Development and The Nature of Development	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
2)	Developmental Theories and Developmental Research	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
3)	Biological Bases of Development	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
4)	Prenatal Development and Birth	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
5)	Physical Development in Infancy	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
6)	Cognitive and Socio-Emotional Development in Infancy	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
7)	MIDTERM	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
8)	Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
9)	Socio-Emotional Development in Early Childhood	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
10)	Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
11)	Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
12)	Socio-Emotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
13)	Physical and Mental Development in Adolescence	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
14)	FINAL EXAM	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ? Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Santrock J.,W (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)
References:	Sunumlar, makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Have knowledge of children's development, learning characteristics and difficulties.
2) It acquires basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in child development by using the necessary teaching and learning tools and resources.
3) It has the knowledge of evaluating and interpreting the correctness, reliability and validity of information about child development.
4) In the field of child development, interprets and evaluates evidence-based data, using advanced knowledge and skills, covering areas of physical-motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development, for children with normal and abnormal development by observing ethical values. develops solutions and makes team work.
5) In the field of child development, it has the ability to produce different solutions with a evidence-based approach to problem situations for children with normal and abnormal development.
6) Responsible for trans-disciplinary work in the field of child development and fulfill its duty effectively.
7) Introduces the theoretical and practical advanced knowledge acquired in the field of child development, shows the generations and the learning.
8) Vocational projects, researches and activities plans, practices and processes are evaluated and evaluated for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.
9) It informs the related persons and institutions about the issues related to the field of child development and shares suggestions of solutions for problems and problems with active and qualified experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative support.
10) Evaluates its knowledge with a critical approach, determines its own learning needs and directs its learning
11) Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning by using the ways of reaching information effectively.
12) Quality management and processes, including infants, children and families, have sufficient awareness of individual, environmental protection and occupational safety, act and participate in these processes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have knowledge of children's development, learning characteristics and difficulties.	5
2)	It acquires basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in child development by using the necessary teaching and learning tools and resources.	5
3)	It has the knowledge of evaluating and interpreting the correctness, reliability and validity of information about child development.	5
4)	In the field of child development, interprets and evaluates evidence-based data, using advanced knowledge and skills, covering areas of physical-motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development, for children with normal and abnormal development by observing ethical values. develops solutions and makes team work.	5
5)	In the field of child development, it has the ability to produce different solutions with a evidence-based approach to problem situations for children with normal and abnormal development.	5
6)	Responsible for trans-disciplinary work in the field of child development and fulfill its duty effectively.	3
7)	Introduces the theoretical and practical advanced knowledge acquired in the field of child development, shows the generations and the learning.	5
8)	Vocational projects, researches and activities plans, practices and processes are evaluated and evaluated for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.	3
9)	It informs the related persons and institutions about the issues related to the field of child development and shares suggestions of solutions for problems and problems with active and qualified experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative support.	5
10)	Evaluates its knowledge with a critical approach, determines its own learning needs and directs its learning	5
11)	Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning by using the ways of reaching information effectively.	5
12)	Quality management and processes, including infants, children and families, have sufficient awareness of individual, environmental protection and occupational safety, act and participate in these processes.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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	4	56
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			110