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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY433

Course Name:

Atypical Child Psychology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	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 AYŞEN YENİCİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to teach the psychology department students the diagnostic criteria, causes, symptoms and treatment of atypical children, the importance of psychological support and educational studies.
Course Content:	Differently developing children and their needs, special education, atypical developmental problems such as specific learning difficulties, physical disabilities, chronic diseases, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech impairment, cerebral palsy and treatment approaches

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Being able to define and classify atypical children
2) To be able to appropriately approach children who developed differently
3) To be able to carry out education and support activities for children who developed differently
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) To be able to explain the causes and symptoms of children who develop differently.
2) Being a part of teamwork
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition and classification of atypical children	next week's readings
2)	Concept of disability Theories explaining maladaptive behaviors in disability situations
3)	Children with special educational needs Specific learning difficulties Dyslexia Dysgraphia Dyscalculia
4)	Learning disability not otherwise specified Causes of learning difficulties How to treat learning difficulties Arrangement of the educational environment
5)	ADHD ADHD causes, symptoms ADHD clinical features, differential diagnosis accompanying problems Treatment Organizing the educational environment
6)	Lack of social skills Social skills teaching
7)	Midterm Exam	Midterm Exam
8)	Visual impairment Color blindness
9)	Hearing impairment
10)	Speech impairment
11)	Physical disabilities in children
12)	Physical disabilities in children Microcephaly, hydrocephalus, polydactyly, syndactyly
13)	Chronic diseases in children
14)	Rare syndromes in children
15)	Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Prof.Dr.Ayşegül Ataman (2009). Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve Özel Eğitime Giriş Gündüz Yayıncılık.
Tarık Gözeten (2019). Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve DEHB. Ekinoks Yayınevi
Dr.Lorna Wing (2015). Otizm El Rehberi. Tohum Otizm Vakfı, Sistem Yayıncılık
Prof.Dr.Necate Baykoç (2014). Dahiler ve Savantlar Gelişimleri ve Eğitimleri. Vize Yayıncılık
Prof.Dr.Yüksek Yılmaz (2016). Nörolojik Olarak Riskli Bebek, Hayykitap
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References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	4	2	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
Lesson
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Oral Examination
Homework
Observation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	12	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
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	6	12	72
Quizzes	3	6	18
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			179