GELİŞİM VE ÖĞRENME I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGP153	GELİŞİM VE ÖĞRENME I	1	3	3	5

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer MERVE MERCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer MERVE MERCAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the Development and Learning I course is to enable students to recognize the basic concepts and principles related to development and learning, the developmental areas, and the characteristics of these developmental areas.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The Development and Learning I course covers fundamental concepts related to development and learning, educational principles of development and learning, cognitive development, cognitive development theorists, perceptual development, imitation, attention, and memory.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It explains fundamental concepts related to development and learning.
It explains the basic principles of development and illustrates them with examples.
It explains developmental theories and research methods.
It explains Piaget's theory of cognitive development.
It distinguishes and compares the stages of cognitive development (sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete, and abstract operations) according to Piaget.
It explains the basic features of Bruner's theory of cognitive development.
It explains Vygotsky's theory of cognitive and language development and relates it to other theories.
It explains the role of perceptual development in the learning process.
It evaluates imitation, attention, memory, and creativity processes from a developmental perspective.
It explains Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences and evaluates it in the context of individual differences.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Reading	Basic Concepts Related to Development and Learning	Lecture-Discussion
2	Literature Reading	Principles of Development	Lecture-Discussion
3	Literature Reading	Developmental Theories and Methods	Lecture-Discussion
4	Literature Reading	Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development	Lecture-Discussion
5	Literature Reading	Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development: Sensorimotor Period	Lecture-Discussion
6	Literature Reading	Preoperational Period	Lecture-Discussion
7	Literature Reading	Concrete Operations and Abstract Operations Period	Lecture-Discussion
8	Literature Reading	Bruner's Theory of Cognitive Development	Lecture-Discussion
9	Literature Reading	Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive and Language Development	Lecture-Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Reading	Perceptual Development	Lecture-Discussion
12	Literature Reading	Imitation and Attention	Lecture-Discussion
13	Literature Reading	Memory and Creativity	Lecture-Discussion
14	Literature Reading	Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences	Lecture-Discussion
15	Literature Reading	Developmental Case Analyses	Lecture-Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bayhan, N. P., & Artan, İ. Z., (2004). Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi: MORPA.
Deniz, M. E. (Editor), (2019). Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Gelişim . Ankara: Pegem AYayıncılık.
Bee, H. L., Boyd, D. R., & Gündüz, O. (2009). Çocuk gelişim psikolojisi. Kaknüs yayınları.
Berk, L. (2015). Child development. Pearson Higher Education AU.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC1: Explains legal regulations and procedures related to child development.			2
2	PC2: Explains the legal process regarding children's rights and protection, and measures against child neglect and abuse.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC3: By monitoring current national and international developments in their field from diverse sources, they make assessments regarding professional practices.				3
2	PC4: Explains the basic concepts, legal regulations, and risk factors related to occupational health and safety.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC5: Collaborate by communicating effectively with families and the community.				3
2	PC6: Select and effectively use tools, equipment, and technologies used in professional practices in a manner appropriate to their purposes.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC7: Considering the developmental characteristics of children aged 0-6 in preschool and special education, it plans and implements an appropriate educational program for the child.					4
2	PC8: Identifies potential problems related to their profession and conducts the necessary research to address them.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC9: Analyzes problems related to the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC10: Develops solutions while observing professional and ethical values.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC11: They serve as a role model for society through their appearance, demeanor, attitude, and behavior.				3
2	PC12: Can work in collaboration with other disciplines.					4
3	PC13: Manages communication processes with families and multidisciplinary teams.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC14: Follows developments in the professional field by using a foreign language.		1
2	PC15: Demonstrates an open attitude towards learning related to lifelong personal and professional development.					4

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	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	128