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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY332

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?:

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:	The aim of this course is to make researches concerning personality, biological, cognitive and social development with an academic consultant and create an oral presentation and a written report.
Course Content:	This course covers the investigation of biological, cognitive, personality or social development issues under the supervision of an academic advisor in the field of applied developmental psychology; It includes making a written report and an oral presentation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) have basic and general information about parent-child relationships, relationships between parents and their effects on the social development of the child.
2) can follow the current developments in this field and its applications.
3) can make explanations and offer solutions to various audiences on issues related to the social and moral development of children and adolescents.
4) Demonstrates an approach to understanding and evaluating child and adolescent development with its psychological and social aspects.
5) can do intra-discipline and inter-disciplinary teamwork on this issue.
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)	Introduction	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	The Life-Span Perspective	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	The Life-Span Perspective	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Topics and Theories of Development	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Topics and Theories of Development	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	Biological Beginnings	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	Prenatal Development and Birth	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	Midterm Examination	None
9)	Midterm Examination	None
10)	Prenatal Development and Birth	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	Physical Development in Infancy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	Cognitive Development in Infancy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Socioemotional Development in Infancy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Socioemotional Development in Infancy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	Revision	Lecturer's notes and related articles
16)	Final	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Package of most recent publications in developmental psychology
References:	Package of most recent publications in developmental psychology

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.	5
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
Group study and 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	% 20
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Paper Submission	1	% 10
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	20	20
Final	1	48	48
Total Workload			179