PEER RELATIONS AT SCHOOLS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY423	PEER RELATIONS AT SCHOOLS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to examine changes in peer relationships throughout childhood and adolescence, while also explaining peer pressure and bullying experienced during these periods.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes the following contents: "Introduction; Peer relationships during pre-school, and school-ages; Peer relations and the importance of friendship, family and peer relations; Peer relations during adolescence; Peer pressure, aggression, and bullying; Defining bullying, distinctive features of bullying from other aggressive behavior, and history of bullying research; Prevalence and Types of bullying; Bullying status, characteristics of children or adolescents involved in bullying, short and long-term effects of bullying on children and adolescents; Cyberbullying as a new type of bullying, Prevention, and Intervention Strategies, Copying and Social Skills Support, Reviewing Research Articles on Peer Pressure and Bullying in Turkey; Video Analysis on Peer Pressure and Bullying; Positive Peer Relationships and Positive Communication"

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

- Defines peer relations, peer pressure, and bullying at school, - Summarizes the changes in peer relationships during childhood and adolescence, - Explains the distinguishing features of bullying and cyberbullying from other forms of aggressive behaviors at school, - Analyse bullying related research works, - Examines the prevalence, and predictive features of peer bullying within the frameworks of empirical research findings.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	The Concept of Peer Relations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Peer Relations during Pre-School, and Early School Ages	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Peer Relations and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Adolescence and Peer Relations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Peer pressure, aggression, and bullying	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Distinctive Features of Bullying and Its History	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Types and Prevalence of Bullying	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Characteristics of Bullying and Its Effects on Children and Adolescents	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Cyberbullying, Its Prevention, and Intervention Strategies	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Coping with Bullying and Social Support Skills	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Reviewing Research Articles (Peer Pressure and Bullying in Turkey)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Video Analysis ("Odd Girl Out")	Lecture, Video Analysis, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Building Positive Peer Relationships and Positive Communication	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	General Assessment of the Course	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Weber, N. L., and William V. P. Jr.(2014). Cyberbullying: Causes, Consequences, and coping strategies. LFB Scholarly Publishing LLC.
Thomas, P.Th. (2010). Living With Peer Pressure and Bullying, Facts on File
Myers, D. G. (2009). Social psychology.10th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Rubin, K. H., Bukowski, W. M., & Laursen, B. P. (2009). Handbook of peer interactions, relationships, and groups. New York: Guilford Press.
Sharlene, Ch. (2014).Impacts of Cyberbullying, Building Social and Emotional Resilience in Schools, Springer International Publishing

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	25	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	128