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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSI232

Course Name:

Developmental Psychology II

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

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 HALE AKSUNA

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the lifespan development perspective. It provides an in-depth study of theories and basic concepts in developmental psychology. Topics covered include the history of developmental psychology, research methods in developmental psychology, prenatal development; developmental stages of newborns and infants as well as cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and personality developments during childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle age and old age.

Course Content:

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) A
2) A
3) A
4) A
5) A
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)	Physical development in early childhood	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	Cognitive development in early childhood	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	Socio-emotional development in early childhood	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Physical development in middle and late childhood	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Cognitive development in middle and late childhood	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	Socio-emotional development in middle and late childhood	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	Physical development in adolescence	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	All topics studied through 7 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles
9)	Cognitive development in adolescence	Lecturer's notes and related articles
10)	Socio-emotional development in adolescence	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	Physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development in early adulthood	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	All topics studied through 11 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development in middle adulthood	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development in late adulthood	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	All topics studied through 14 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersin öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler
References:	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field	5
2)	With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.	5
3)	Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.	4
4)	Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.	5
5)	Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.	5
6)	Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
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
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	2	% 50
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	12	3	36
Study Hours Out of Class	12	3	36
Quizzes	5	20	100
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			176