CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY143E	CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND ETHICS	1	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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 BERK EFE ALTINAL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes about professional theories, professional terminology, the roles of child development according to developmental periods, the importance and function of professional cooperation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The need to have a code of ethical conduct, NAEYC Code of Ethics, Moral dilemmas, case studies

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains professional theories.
Explains the effect of developmental periods on each other.
Discriminates the differences between the views of developmental theorists
Discriminatesjob description and field of duty
Adheres to professional ethics.
Moves in accordance with professional ethics.
Defends the importance of interdisciplinary work.
Aids other professionals when necessary.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Read the course syllabus and requirements	Basic introduction to lifespan development and morality	Presentation and Class Discussion
2	Read Chapter 1 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	The Early Childhood Educator as a Person	Presentation and Class Discussion
3	Read Chapter 2 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	What is the "Code of Ethical Conduct"? Why do we need it?	Presentation and Class Discussion
4	Read Chapter 3 on Read Chapter 3 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Dilemmas and steps to solve them	Presentation and Class Discussion
5	Read Chapter 4 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Children: Ideals and Principles	Presentation and Class Discussion
6	Read Chapter 4 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Children: Case Studies	Presentation and Class Discussion
7	Review earlier topics and prepare questions	General Review	Presentation and Class Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Review earlier topics and prepare questions	Mid-exam Review	Q/A and Class Discussion
10	Read Chapter 5 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Families: Ideals and Principles	Presentation and Class Discussion
11	Read Chapter 5 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Families: Case Studies	Presentation and Class Discussion
12	Read Chapter 6 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues: Ideals and Principles	Presentation and Class Discussion
13	Read Chapter 6 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues: Case Studies	Presentation and Class Discussion
14	Read Chapter 7 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Community: Ideals and Principles / Case Studies	Presentation and Class Discussion
15	Read Chapter 8 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	The Code of Ethics and You: General Review and Reflection on what we have learned	Q/A and Class Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2012). Ethics and the early childhood educator: Using the NAEYC Code, 3rd Edition. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Killen, M., & Smetana, J. G. (2013). Handbook of moral development. Psychology Press.

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	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

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 use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained 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 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

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 understand and manage the activities for the development of the 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.					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 solutions to the 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.				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.						5
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.						5
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.						5
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	8	2	16
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	4	6	24
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	5	2	10
Assignment (Homework)	1	6	6
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	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	8	32
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	4	8
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	127