DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION AND MONITORING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY247	DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION AND MONITORING	3	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BEDRİYE ÇELİK KANCA
Course Prerequisite	No

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

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the concepts related to developmental assessment and identification.
Expresses the importance of recognition and evaluation for children with different characteristics.
Organizes child recognition and developmental assessment methods and techniques.
Selects a method, technique and assessment tool in accordance with the child's age, characteristics and needs.
Makes developmental assessments with non-standard techniques suitable for the developmental characteristics of children.
Makes a developmental/educational definition according to the evaluation results.
Creates a developmental status report according to the results of the developmental evaluation.
Creates a follow-up plan as a result of identification.
Compares the features of developmental assessment tools that are widely used in the world and in Turkey.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, web based research	General Information about the Course, Definition and Importance of Developmental Assessment	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming
2	Literature review, web based research	Principles and Objectives in Developmental Assessment and Identification	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming, discussion
3	Literature review, individual research	Evaluation Cycle, Evaluation and Factors Effective in Identification	Narration, question-answer, discussion
4	Literature review	Evaluation by Development Areas, Developmental Monitoring	Question-answer, discussion
5	Literature review, web based research	Evaluation by Development Areas, Developmental Monitoring	Narration, brainstorming
6	Literature review, web based research, individual research, group research	Formal and informal Evaluation, Informal methods of evaluation:	Narration
7	Individual research	-	Question-answer, brainstorming, narration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual resarch	Informal methods in evaluation: Observation Methods-Interviews	Brainstorming, discussion
10	Literature review, web based research	Formal Methods in Evaluation: Tests	Question-answer, brainstorming
11	Literature review, web based research, group research	Standard Developmental Assessment Tools Widely Used in the World and Turkey	Narration
12	Literature review, web based research	Evaluation of Children with Special Needs or Behavioral Problems	Question-answer, discussion
13	Web based research	Developmental Evaluation Ethics - Errors in Developmental Evaluation	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming
14	Individual research, Literature review	Developmental Assessment with Non-Standard Techniques Appropriate for Children's Developmental Characteristics	Case study, question-answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bayhan, P. (2018). Gelişimsel Değerlendirme Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık.
Zembat, R. & Tunçeli, H. İ. (Ed.) (2019). Erken Çocuklukta Gelişimi Değerlendirmede Kullanılan Güncel Ölçme Araçları. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Önder, A. (Ed.) (2018). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Çocukları Değerlendirme ve Tanıma Teknikleri (4. Baskı). Eğiten Kitap.
Şahin, C. (Ed.) (2018). Bireyi Tanıma Teknikleri (3. Baskı). Pegem Akademi.

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	The foundation of professional theoretical knowledge of child development science is child, family, development, forms the concepts of evaluation, identification, support, intervention, education and follow-up. It Ensuring that the Child Development profession is learned on a scientific basis by considering the concepts with a holistic approach.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.					4
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.						5
3	To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.						5
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning						5
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing.					4
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.						5
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.					4
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.				3
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.					4
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.						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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	5	2	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	1	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	54	0	129