DEVELOPMENTAL DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY519	DEVELOPMENTAL DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. MAKBULE MEZİYET ARI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding the definition and importance of developmental identification, definitions and concepts related to developmental assessment, principles in developmental assessment and identification, factors effective in assessment and identification, developmental screening, developmental monitoring and its importance.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition and Importance of Developmental Identification, Definitions and Concepts Related to Developmental Assessment, Principles in Developmental Assessment and Identification, Factors Effective in Assessment and Identification, Developmental Screening, Developmental Monitoring and its importance, Formal and Informal Assessment, Observation Methods, Exact Recording and Approximate Recording, Control Lists, Portfolio Evaluation, Ratio Scales, Ethics in Developmental Assessment, Mistakes Made in Developmental Assessment, Developmental identification process and forms used, Standard Developmental Assessment Tools Widely Used in the World, Standard Developmental Assessment Tools Widely Used in Turkey - Suitable for Children's Developmental Characteristics, Standard Developmental Evaluation with Non-Existent Techniques - Preparing a Development Report

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains concepts related to developmental assessment and identification
Explains the importance of recognition and evaluation for children with different characteristics.
Explains child identification and developmental assessment methods and techniques.
Selects methods, techniques and evaluation tools appropriate to the child's age, characteristics and needs
Conducts developmental evaluation using non-standard techniques appropriate to children's developmental characteristics.
Makes developmental/educational definitions based on evaluation results
Creates a developmental status report based on developmental evaluation results.
Developmental assessment creates a monitoring plan as a result of identification.
Compares the features of developmental assessment tools commonly used in the world and in Turkey.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search	Definition and Importance of Developmental Identification	Expression
2	Web Based Research	Definitions and Concepts Related to Developmental Assessment	Expression
3	Web Based Research	Principles in Developmental Assessment and Identification	Expression
4	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Factors Effective in Evaluation and Identification Developmental Screening - Developmental Monitoring and its importance	Expression
5	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Formal and informal Evaluation	Lecture,Discussion
6	Web Based Research	Observation Methods	Lecture,Discussion
7	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Exact Registration and Approximate Registration	Lecture,Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Checklists	Lecture, Q&A
10	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Portfolio Evaluation, Ratio Scales	Lecture, Q&A
11	Web Based Research	Developmental Assessment Ethics, Mistakes Made in Developmental Assessment	Lecture, Q&A
12	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Developmental identification process and forms used, Standard Developmental Assessment Tools Widely Used in the World, Standard Developmental Assessment Tools Widely Used in Turkey	Expression
13	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Developmental Assessment with Non-Standard Techniques Appropriate to Children's Developmental Characteristics	Expression
14	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Preparing a Development Report	Brainstorming, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Preparing a Development Report	Brainstorming, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bayhan, P. (2017). Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Değerlendirme. Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık
Bayhan, P. Gelişimsel Değerlendirme. Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık.
Stein MT. Standart Gelişimsel Değerlendirme ve İzlem Araçları. Rudolph Pediatri (Orijinal Adı: Rudolph’s Pediatrics, McGraw-Hill - Çeviri Editörü: M. Yurdakök - 22. Baskı) Ankara: Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri 2013; 313-318.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	40
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	3	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	To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field of health.						5
2	Interprets to create new information by integrating the knowledge she has in the field of health with the knowledge from different disciplines, analyzes and synthesizes using different research methods and offers solutions.						5
3	Students writes the report of their research.						5
4	Performs the necessary examination, solves problems and problems by using other technological tools, including computers, and devices and tools specific to the field at an advanced level required by the health field.						5
5	Uses statistical software effectively, chooses statistical methods correctly, calculates and interprets correctly.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses statistical software effectively, chooses statistical methods correctly, calculates and interprets correctly					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Constructs issues that require expertise in the field of health, proposes solutions, solves problems, evaluates the results obtained and applies them when necessary.						5
2	In case of encountering unforeseen complex situations in the field of health, it develops solutions and produces solutions by taking responsibility.						5
3	It carries out studies related to the field of health independently and / or as a team.						5
4	Publish a scientific article in a national journal or present it at a scientific meeting.						5
5	It conducts scientific clinical and/or descriptive research/presentation/publication on priority issues related to its field and public health.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the information related to the field of health with a critical approach and directs his/her learning.					4
2	Students applies the principles of professional development and lifelong learning in the field of health in their work.						5
3	On the subject of statistical analysis, he/she performs statistical analysis at a level that can read and evaluate a scientific article, follows evidence-based practices and conducts research that will create evidence in his/her field regarding professional practices.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students systematically discusses and shares their knowledge, current developments and their own work in the field of health with groups in the same field or outside, in written, oral and visual formats.						5
2	Examines the social relations in the professional and professional environment and the norms that guide these relations with a critical perspective and does what is necessary to improve them.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interprets strategy and policy development and implementation plans on health-related issues and evaluates the results in a scientific and ethical framework.						5
2	It observes and teaches social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, recording, interpreting and announcing data related to the field of health.						5
3	Apply the knowledge and problem-solving skills that their has internalized in the field of health in interdisciplinary studies.						5
4	Evaluates current developments in the field of health in line with national values and country realities, including the child and family, which are the basic units of society.						5
5	Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on health-related issues and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.					4
6	Contributes to national and international health policy studies on promoting health.					4
7	Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society, acts ethically.						5

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	10	1	10
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	7	98
Assignment (Homework)	1	2	2
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	41	0	154