CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY445	CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES	7	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. HAVVA SAĞLAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AZADE SARI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It aims to provide knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding child health and diseases, the immune system, the characteristics of healthy and sick children, the classification of common infectious diseases in children and their general symptoms, and the organization of preventive measures related to child health, school, and environment.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The Child Health and Diseases course aims to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to support the healthy growth and development of children aged 0–12 years, covering topics from basic concepts of health and disease, developmental assessment of children, common childhood diseases, immunization practices, to first aid in accidents.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the definition of health,
The factors affecting the healthy development of the child and the immune system.
Categorizes common infectious diseases in children and their general symptoms.
Regulates the measures to protect children's health, school and its environment.
Defines the characteristics of the sick child and expresses the principles of care and protection.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Basic concepts of health and disease	Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
2	Web Based Research, Individual Research	Child health in the world and in Turkey	Lecture, Discussion
3	Literature Search, Web Based Research,	Female anatomy and physiology	Discussion, Question and Answer, Brainstorming
4	Literature Search, Web Based Research,	Women’s health – Pregnancy – Birth – Newborn	Lecture, Q&A
5	Web Based Research	Family planning and its importance	Lecture, Question and Answer, Brainstorming
6	Collaborative group work, Web Based Research	Assessment of child health – Factors affecting growth and development in children	Lecture, Question and Answer, Brainstorming
7	Literature Search, Web Based Research,	Criteria used in assessing child health, and evaluation and monitoring of the healthy child	Lecture, Discussion
8	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Respiratory tract infections seen in children aged 0–12 years	Creative Working Method, Lecture, Discussion
9	Literature Review, Individual Research	Gastrointestinal infections seen in children aged 0–12 years	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Research, Literature Review	Viral exanthematous infectious diseases seen in children aged 0–12 years	Lecture, Case Study, Question and Answer
12	Literature Search	Bacterial exanthematous and non-exanthematous infectious diseases seen in children aged 0–12 years	Lecture, Discussion, Creative Working Method
13	Individual Research, Web Based Research	Vaccination schedule – Immunization	Discussion, Lecture, Brainstorming
14	Visual Resources, Web Based Research	First aid in accidents	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Visual Resources, Web Based Research	First aid in accidents	Question and Answer, Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) 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	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.						5

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.				3

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.					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.						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					4
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.						5
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.					4
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.				3
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.					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