ISTANBUL OKAN UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
General course introduction information
| Course Code: | PSY331 | ||||||||
| Course Name: | Selected Topics in Developmental Psychology | ||||||||
| Course Semester: | Fall | ||||||||
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| Language of instruction: | EN | ||||||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
| Type of course: | Common Pool | ||||||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
| Course Coordinator : | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA | ||||||||
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. BİLİNMİYOR BEKLER Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA |
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Course Objective and Content
| Course Objectives: | -The aim of this course is to present the researches, techniques and principles in the field of developmental psychology and to examine the concepts such as attitudes in child care, attachment styles, gender and moral development. |
| Course Content: | This course examines key concepts in developmental psychology, the life-span perspective, basic developmental theories, research methods, and physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from conception to adolescence. |
Learning Outcomes
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Lesson Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Overview | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 2) | Development Theories and History | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 3) | Çocuk Hakları | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 4) | Children and Violence | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 5) | The Role of the Family in Raising a Child | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 6) | Fatherhood | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 7) | Immigrant Children | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 8) | MID-TERM EXAM | None |
| 9) | Midterm | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 10) | Physical and Cognitive Development in early Childhood | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 11) | Early Childhood Education | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 12) | Socioemotional Development in Early Development | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 13) | Peer Relations, Gaming and Television | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 14) | Peer Relations, Gaming and Television | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 15) | Revision | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 16) | Final | Lecturer's notes and related articles |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Santrock, J. W. (2021). Lifespan development, McGraw Hill International Edition. |
| References: | -Santrock, J. W. (2021). Lifespan development, McGraw Hill International Edition. |
Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship
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| 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 | |
| 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. |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
| Field Study | |
| Expression | |
| Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats | |
| Group study and homework | |
| 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 | |
| Group project | |
| Presentation | |
| Reporting |
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 15 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 15 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| total | % 100 | |
Workload and ECTS Credit Grading
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Midterms | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Total Workload | 166 | ||