CHILD PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY309	CHILD PSYCHOLOGY	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 lesson is to learn about the mental development of human being, the effects of parent-child relationship on child development and adult personality, to know major psychological theories on human development and to be able to evaluate a child’s developmental level.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The history of child psychology, cognitive and mental developmental theories, attachment theory, characteristic features of each developmental stage and developmental milestones, an overview of the parent-child relationship, parental attitudes and their effects on human mental and cognitive development.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describes the stages of mental and cognitive development.
Defines the major child mental and cognitive development theories.
Compares different child development theories with each other.
Explains characteristics of each developmental level (infancy and toddlerhood, early childhood, school age, and adolescence).
Formulates an example case’s mental and cognitive development level using major development theories.
Comments on the effect of parent-child relationship on the development of personality.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading from the references	The history of child psychology and introduction to the psychoanalytic theory of child development.	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
2	Reading from the references	Sigmund Freud and the Psychoanalytic Theory of Development	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
3	Reading from the references	Melanie Klein, Winnicott, and development from the perspective of Object Relations Theory	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
4	Reading from the references	Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
5	Reading from the references	John Bowlby and Attachment Theory	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
6	Reading from the references	Jean Piaget and Cognitive Development Theory	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
7	Reading from the references	Infancy and Toddlerhood	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading from the references	Early childhood	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
10	Reading from the references	School-age	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
11	Reading from the references	Adolescence	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
12	Reading from the references	Parental attitudes and their effects on the development of children and adolescents.	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
13	Reading from the references	Social and cultural concepts regarding child psychology	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
14	Reading from the references	An overview of psychopathology in children and adolescents	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
15	Reading from the references	An overview of psychopathology in children and adolescents	Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Berk LE, Meyers AB (2015). Infants, Children, and Adolescents (8th Edition). Pearson Publishing
Yavuzer H (2017). Çocuk Psikolojisi (Genişletilmiş Yeni Baskı). Remzi Kitabevi

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	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	4	56
Assignment (Homework)	1	1	1
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	2	4	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	4	8
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	49	0	131