PSY433 Atypical Child Psychology Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Tourism and Hotel ManagementGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Tourism and Hotel Management
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?: No
Type of course: University 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
Dersin yürütücüsünün notları
References: 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
Dersin yürütücüsünün notları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Learning the facts, concepts and principles related to tourism and hotel management
2) Having a theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level related to the field
3) To be able to make analytical evaluations for tourism and travel sector
4) Learning the basic laws and regulations and professional standarts that apply regarding the tourism sector in Turkey and physical environment associated with hotel management space, tools, and use acquainted with the technology, applying the ethical values, protecting the natural environment
5) To be able to work efficiently in the tourism sector
6) Learning the characteristics of the major tourist destinations to apply this knowledge in the tourism sector for Turkey and worldwide
7) Organizing, coordinating and developing departments in accommodation organizations
8) To be able to define and develop sales techniques and income management practices applied in accommodation and food and beverage companies
9) Demonstrating the ability to apply professional working techniques in food and beverage establishments

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Learning the facts, concepts and principles related to tourism and hotel management
2) Having a theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level related to the field
3) To be able to make analytical evaluations for tourism and travel sector
4) Learning the basic laws and regulations and professional standarts that apply regarding the tourism sector in Turkey and physical environment associated with hotel management space, tools, and use acquainted with the technology, applying the ethical values, protecting the natural environment
5) To be able to work efficiently in the tourism sector
6) Learning the characteristics of the major tourist destinations to apply this knowledge in the tourism sector for Turkey and worldwide
7) Organizing, coordinating and developing departments in accommodation organizations
8) To be able to define and develop sales techniques and income management practices applied in accommodation and food and beverage companies
9) Demonstrating the ability to apply professional working techniques in food and beverage establishments

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