CAREER PLANNING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SMP238	CAREER PLANNING	3	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer MERVE MERCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the Career Planning course; Students should be aware of the expectations of business life after graduation, develop themselves in the best way during their student life, plan the knowledge, skills and competencies that will be necessary for their working life, choose the right job and profession in the fields suitable for their qualifications, and to enable them to plan their careers in this direction.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course; Career Planning and Career Development Models, National and International Exchange Programs, Basic Communication Skills, Diction and Body Language, Current Labor Market Conditions (public), Current Labor Market Conditions (private), Interview Techniques, Qualities of an impressive job interview, Curriculum vitae, Cover letter and thank you letter preparation methods, Academic Career, CV preparation for use in job applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines career planning and career development models (Cognitive - Knowledge)
Plans the near future after graduation (Psychomotor - Creation)
Can create an effective CV for herself (Create - Create)(dişil)
Can use effective communication and body language skills ( Cognitive - Practice)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	No Preparation	Course Introduction and Information Presentation	Preparation
2	Preparation	Career Planning and Career Development Models	Preparation
3	Research	National and International Exchange Programs	Sharing and Discussing the Given Research Topic in Class
4	Case Study	Basic Communication Skills	Sharing and Discussing the Given Research Topic in Class
5	Case Study	Diction and Body Language	Sharing and Discussing the Given Research Topic in Class
6	No Preparation	Current Labor Market Conditions (public)	Preparation
7	No Preparation	Current Labor Market Conditions (private)	Preparation
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Case Study	Entrepreneurship	Case Study
10	Case Study	Interview techniques	Case Study
11	Role Play	Qualities of an impressive job interview	Role Play
12	Role Play	Methods of preparing CV, Cover letter and thank you letter	Role Play
13	No Preparation	Academic career	Preparation
14	Application in the Classroom	Preparing a CV for use in job applications	Application in the Classroom
15	Application in the Classroom	Platforms and Usage for Job Application and Networking	Application in the Classroom
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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	Child Development in related fields also have knowledge of regulations and procedures to be.
2	Preschool special education on the topics of education and comprehension skills required to win.
3	Explains the developmental periods, psychological, cognitive and social development processes of normally developing children and children with special needs.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	About child development and education requirements of their profession may realize.
2	Child development and learning methods and techniques on the training can be explained.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies potential problems related to child development and plans the necessary research for these problems.
2	Critically evaluates the programs implemented in pre-school education institutions.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Implements educational programs and activities that support the development of preschool children.
2	Plans and implements an appropriate education program for children aged 0-6, taking into account the developmental characteristics of children in pre-school and special education.
3	Knows childhood diseases and provides first aid in situations requiring emergency intervention.
4	Have the ability to communicate effectively with children.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Takes joint and individual responsibilities in interdisciplinary studies on Child Development.
2	Uses knowledge, skills and competencies in the field of child development with a professional approach, in light of ethical principles and in accordance with legal frameworks.
3	He/she carries out a given task independently, using his/her basic knowledge about child development.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develops an attitude and attitude that is open to learning regarding lifelong personal and professional development.
2	Evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of child development with a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/she shares his/her thoughts and solution suggestions regarding the problems with experts and non-experts on the subjects related to his/her field.
2	Informs relevant individuals and institutions by using the basic knowledge and skills he/she has on issues related to child development; conveys his/her thoughts and solution suggestions for problems in written and verbal form.
3	He/she is sensitive to the events on the agenda of society and the world in his/her field and follows the developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop creative thinking skills.
2	Ability to work in collaboration with other disciplines has the experience.
3	External appearance, demeanor, attitude and behavior exemplifies the community.

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
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	14	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	51	0	100