Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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CGY445 | CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 EMEL ÇAKAR |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The aim of the course is provide students with knowledge and skills related to child health and diseases, immune system, explaining the characteristics of healthy and sick children, classifying common infectious diseases and general symptoms in children, arranging measures to protect child health, school and its environment. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Basic concepts of health and disease, Health and its importance, Factors affecting health, Factors that may affect child health before, during and after birth, The importance given by the society to child health, Protection measures against diseases, Immune system and vaccination schedule, Recognizing the characteristics of the sick child. Infectious diseases common in children aged 6 years. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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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 |
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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 | Importance of health, factors affecting health | Lecture, Discussion |
3 | Literature Search, Web Based Research, | Prenatal child health | Discussion, Question and Answer, Brainstorming |
4 | Literature Search, Web Based Research, | Prenatal child health | Lecture, Q&A |
5 | Web Based Research | Child health at birth | Lecture, Question and Answer, Brainstorming |
6 | Collaborative group work, Web Based Research | Child health at birth | Lecture, Question and Answer, Brainstorming |
7 | Literature Search, Web Based Research, | Postpartum child health | Lecture, Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Web Based Research, Literature Search | Postpartum child health | Creative Working Method, Lecture, Discussion |
10 | Literature Review, Individual Research | The importance that society attaches to child health | Discussion, Lecture, Case Study |
11 | Individual Research, Literature Review | Prevention measures against diseases | Lecture, Case Study, Question and Answer |
12 | Literature Search | Vaccination schedule | Lecture, Discussion, Creative Working Method |
13 | Individual Research, Web Based Research | Recognizing the characteristics of the diseased child | Discussion, Lecture, Brainstorming |
14 | Visual Resources, Web Based Research | Infectious diseases in children aged 0-6 years | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
15 | Visual Resources, Web Based Research | Infectious diseases in children aged 0-6 years | Question and Answer, Lecture, Discussion, Case Study |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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.
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5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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.
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5 |
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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.
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5 |
SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.
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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.
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To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.
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To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.
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Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning
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Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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.
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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.
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Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.
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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.
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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.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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.
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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.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |