CGE124 Children and the MediaIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Child DevelopmentGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Child Development
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: CGE124
Course Name: Children and the Media
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 3
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department/Faculty/University
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 : Prof. Dr. SERVET BAL
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. SERVET BAL
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To teach to learn the importance of media and to be ready to take responsibility as a child development specialist.
Course Content: Basic concepts related to media, the importance of media in terms of individuals and society, the effects of mass media to individuals and children in general today, what should be the media focused on children and family, media and violence, the use of children in the media, cyberbullying, media in terms of children's rights, analysis of media literacy curriculum, newspaper, book, magazine, brochure, billboard, radio, film, television, children's news on the internet, the perspective of the child, representation of the child in the media, the role and importance of the child developers in the media and the media, parents of the child developers Awareness-raising function for educators, media bosses and employees, other segments of society. media use of parents.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Be able to define basic concepts about media; realize funtions, prejudices and bias of media; apprehend representation of children in media; interpret effects of media on children; develop neccesary sensibility about media and child as a child developmentalist; realize his or her misson about make necessary part of society conscious about this subject and prepare to take responsibility.
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) Basic concepts of media (Written, visual, social media) Presentations and articles
2) Media functions Presentations and articles
3) Media stereotypes, prejudices, bias Presentations and articles
4) Representation of the child in the media / Newspaper, books, magazines, brochures, billboards, radio, film, television, children's news on the Internet, the perspective of the child Presentations and articles
5) Child representation in media / Class discussion Presentations and articles
6) Children's newspapers, books, magazines, brochures, billboards, radio, movies, television, internet usage, frequency, duration, effects on children (gender perception, role model, social rules, orientation to consumption etc.) Presentations and articles
7) Midterm -
8) Examination of newspapers, books, magazines, brochures, radio programs, films, television programs, websites prepared for children / Open Lecture * Benefits * Harms Presentations and articles
9) Review of newspapers, books, magazines, brochures, radio programs, films, television programs, websites prepared for children Presentations and articles
10) The role and importance of child developers in and on media Presentations and articles
11) Awareness-raising function of child developers' parents, educators, media bosses and employees, other segments of society Presentations and articles
12) Preparing, presenting and discussing media examples suitable for children with child developmental awareness and sensitivity Presentations and articles
13) Preparing, presenting and discussing media examples suitable for children with child developmental awareness and sensitivity Presentations and articles
14) Final -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ertürk, Yıldız Dilek; Akkor Gül, Ayşen. (2006), Çocuğunuzu Televizyona teslim Etmeyin, Nobel Yayın, Ankara.

Akçalı, Selda (Ed). (2009), Çocuk ve Medya, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara.

References: Lemish, Dafna. (2007), Children and Television, Blackwell Publishing, Singapore.

Schneider, Cy.(1987), Children's Television, NTC Business Books, USA.

Swan, Karen; Meskill, Carla; DeMaio, Steven (Ed). Social Learning from Broadcast Television, Hampton Press Inc., USA.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

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.
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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project
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 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 2 5 10
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 10
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 80