MENTAL HEALTH AND ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY342	MENTAL HEALTH AND ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS	6	2	2	2

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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge, skills and attitudes about the importance the mental health of children, adults and community, mental health and diseases, the differences between normal and problem behaviors in normal development and mental disorders, appropriate solution methods for problem behaviors and cooperation with other professionals of the mental health discipline to which they can apply when necessary, causes that impair mental health in children and adaptation problems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts of child mental health, Adaptation problems, Developmental theories and approaches and the conditions of orientatipn Importance of mental health, Behavior and adaptation problems in childhood, Communication with family, Trans-disciplinary work.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Adopts the importance of mental health.
Shows examples of behavior and adaptation problems in childhood.
Explains the relationship between children and parents.
Explains parental attitudes.
Adopts an interdisciplinary working philosophy.
Collaborates with other professionals when necessary.
Gives examples of adaptation problems in children.
Expresses the effect of caregivers on children's mental health problems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature search	Concepts related to mental health	Definition, explanation with examples, discussion
2	Literature search	Definition of child mental health	Instruction, discussion
3	Web-based research, Individual research	Child mental health development stages	Expression
4	Literature search, Web-based research	Behavior and adjustment problems in childhood	Instruction, discussion
5	Individual research	Child, parent relationships	Instruction, discussion, case study
6	Literature review, Individual research	Children's relationships with siblings	Instruction, individual study
7	Literature search	Behavior and adjustment problems in childhood	Instruction, individual study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual research	Freud's Theory of Psychosexual Development	Instruction, individual study
10	Literature search	Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development	Instruction, individual study
11	Literature search	Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development	Instruction, case study
12	Individual research	Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development	Instruction
13	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Sexual Development and Sex Education	Instruction, case study
14	Individual research	Behavior and adoptation problems in childhood	Instruction
15	Individual research	Behavior and adoptation problems in childhood	Instruction
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Semerci, B.(2017). Birlikte Büyütelim Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı 0-12 Yaş. İstanbul: Alfa.
Karabekiroğlu, K.(2013). Çocuğun Ruhsal Gelişimi, Ne Çabuk Büyüdün Sen?.İstanbul: Say.
Yörükoğlu, A.(2011). Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı / Çocuk Yetiştirme Sanatı ve Kişilik Gelişimi. İstanbul: Özgür.

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.					4

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.				3
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.					4
3	To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.				3

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.					4
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning					4
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

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.				3
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.			2
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.			2

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	10	1	10
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	7	2	14
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	33	0	54