DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN INFANCY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY142E	DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN INFANCY	2	3	3	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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to gain knowledge about prenatal prenatal prenatal period, pregnancy period and postnatal period from the postpartum period, the importance of newborn and the growth and development during the whole infancy period.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Prenatal prenatal period, pregnancy period and postnatal (postnatal) period starting from the neonatal period and all infancy growth and development periods.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive system.
Explain the physiology of pregnancy and birth.
Explain the development before birth.
Explain the development in infancy.
Explains developmental disorders in infancy.
Explains the diseases encountered in infancy.
Separates diseases encountered in infancy according to systems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Concepts related to infancy period	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature review	Concepts related to infancy period	Lecture, Discussion
3	Database analysis	Developmental characteristics of prenatal period	Lecture, Individual study
4	Database analysis	Developmental characteristics of perinatal period	Lecture, Individual study
5	Database analysis	Developmental characteristics of postnatal period	Lecture, Individual study
6	Literature review, Database analysis	Factors affecting development in infancy	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture
7	Literature review, Database analysis	Factors affecting development in infancy	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Individual research	Neonatal period and reflexes	Lecture
10	Literature review, Individual research	Neonatal period and reflexes	Lecture
11	Literature review	How to approach a baby	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature review, Database analysis	Care of the baby	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature review, Database analysis, Individual research	Attachment and attachment disorders	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture
14	Literature review, Database analysis, Individual research	Attachment and attachment disorders	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture
15	Literature review	Developmental risks at infancy period	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
BAYSAL METİN, E. N., (Edt).(2017). Doğum Öncesinden Ergenliğe Çocuk Gelişimi.ANKARA: PEGEM AKADEMİ. TURAN, F., YÜKSELEN, A.İ., (Edt). (2018). Çocuk Gelişimi Bebeklik Döneminde Gelişim.ANKARA: HEDEF.

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.						5

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.					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.					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 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.					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.					4
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.				3

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	1	8	8
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	9	9
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	9	9
Mid-Term Exam	1	9	9
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	9	9
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	128