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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CGE447

Course Name:

Behavioral Problems and Management

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP ŞEBNEM KURT

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP ŞEBNEM KURT
Öğr.Gör. GİZEM TÜRİTOĞLU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Basic principles of behavior and behavior patterns, behavioral problems and informing about these problems, positive behavior development approach.

Course Content:

Basic definitions of behavior, identifying and defining positive and negative behaviors in children, the causes of behaviors, learning techniques to support positive behaviors and extinguishing negative behaviors, educator and parent attitudes in behavior management, peer relations and behavior, organizing home and school environments for behavior management, classroom Developing and evaluating application examples for problem behaviors.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Prepares the educational environment to ensure that students are ready for the next education level, conducts the learning process effectively, evaluates by using measurement and evaluation, methods, techniques and tools in accordance with its purpose.
2) Explain the concepts related to behavior management.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) It prepares healthy and safe learning environments and materials where effective learning can take place for all students.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) She/He has advanced theoretical, methodological and factual knowledge, including a questioning perspective in her/his field.
2) List the behavior problems seen in the classroom.
3) Implements the behavior modification process
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic concepts of behavior and behavior problems	Presentations
2)	History of behavior management	Presantation
3)	Theories about behavior management	presentations and articles
4)	Behavior problems in children	presentations and articles
5)	Possible causes of behavior problems and functions of behavior	Presantation
6)	Pre- and post-behavioral stimuli	Articles
7)	Identifying target behavior	Presentation
8)	Developing positive behavior	Presentation
9)	Positive behavior development approaches	Articles
10)	Prepare a behavioral intervention plan	Presentation and article
11)	Behavior modification strategies; Pre-behavioral adaptations	Presentation
12)	Behavior modification strategies; Pre-behavioral adaptations	Article
13)	Persistence and generalization of behavior	Presentation
14)	Student presentations	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders Sunumları Kaynak Kitaplar
References:	Dilan Bayındır, Fatma Özge Ünsal, İbrahim Hakkı Acar (Ed). (2021). Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Çocuğun Davranışını Anlama ve Yönlendirme. Hedef Cs Yayın. Arzu Özyürek (2016). Çocuklarda Davranış Yönetimi. Vize Yayıncılık. Hasan Tutar (2018). Davranış Bilimleri. Seçkin Yayıncılık.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	5	6	2	4	3
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
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	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	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Presentations / Seminar	2	3	6
Homework Assignments	2	6	12
Quizzes	2	3	6
Midterms	1	2	2
Paper Submission	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			114