PSI332 Applied Developmental PsychologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Psychology
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSI332
Course Name: Applied Developmental Psychology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 6
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
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):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: It is aimed to discuss the prominent issues and concepts in the field of Developmental Psychology and within the scope of lifelong development.
Course Content: Examination of current issues in developmental psychology within the framework of lifelong development.
To define the basic concepts and topics of developmental psychology.
To be able to describe the developmental stages on examples.
To comprehend and interpret the basic dynamics of developmental psychology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) At the end of this course, students demonstrate an approach to understanding and evaluating child and adolescent development with its psychological and social aspects.
2) At the end of this course, students can do intra- and interdisciplinary teamwork on this subject.
Field Specific Competence
1) At the end of this course, students will have basic and general knowledge about parent-child relationships, relationships between parents and their effects on the child's social development.
2) At the end of this course, students can make explanations and offer solutions to various audiences on issues related to the social and moral development of children and adolescents.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) At the end of this course, students can follow current developments in this field and its applications.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Parent attitudes and behaviors Reading the required materials
2) Parent attitudes and behaviors- continue Reading the required materials
3) Parent-adolescent relationships Reading the required materials
4) Parent-adolescent relationships Reading the required materials
5) Parent-adolescent relationships - Continue Reading the required materials
6) Midterm Exam I Preparing for the exam
7) Presentation of articles on parent-adolescent relationships Preparing for the presentations
8) Presentation of articles on parent-adolescent relationships Preparing for the presentations
9) Presentation of articles on parent-adolescent relationships Preparing for the presentations
10) Peer relationships Reading the required materials
11) Presentation of articles on peer relations Preparing for the presentations
12) Relationships between parents Reading the required materials
13) Moral development and prosocial behaviors and aggression in children Reading the required materials
14) Presentation of related articles Preparing for the presentations
15) Final Exam Preparing for the final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Yaşam boyu gelişim anlayışı çerçevesinde gelişim psikolojisinde güncel konuların incelenmesi.
References: Santrock, J.W. (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim, Gelişim Psikolojisi (13. Basımdan Çeviri). (Çev. Ed. Galip Yüksel). Ankara: Nobel Yayın.

Aydın, B. (2013). Çocuk ve Ergen Psikolojisi. Ankara: Nobel Yayın.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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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. 5
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. 1
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
Reading
Homework
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
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 25
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 Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Application 15 15
Study Hours Out of Class 15 45
Presentations / Seminar 15 35
Homework Assignments 15 30
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 176