SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY249E	SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT	3	3	3	4

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 ÜNAL ERDEM ELLİ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain basic concepts related to social and emotional development, theories about social emotional development, factors affecting social and emotional development, knowledge and attitudes about social emotional development according to ages.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Social and emotional development from birth to adolescence, basic concepts of social and emotional development, theories about social and emotional development, factors affecting social and emotional development, social emotional development according to ages, socialization and social interaction, methods and approaches to support social emotional development.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Understand how human behavior is shaped by early childhood emotional and social conditioning
Understand the genetic factors influencing social and emotional development
Understand the relationship between genetic factors and early childhood experiences that impact social & emotional development

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Database analysis	Developing a professional knowledge base concerning social & emotional development	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
2	Literature review, Database analysis	Attachment Teory applied to the first year of life: Trust vs Mistrust	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
3	Literature review, Database analysis	The cognitive processes involved in emotional development	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
4	Literature review, Database analysis	The cognitive processes involved in social development	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
5	Literature review, Database analysis	Personality development as a product of social & emotional environmental factors & temperament	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
6	Literature review, Database analysis	Analysis of Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
7	Literature review, Database analysis	Bandura’s Social-Cognitive Theory	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Database analysis	How genes influence social and emotional development	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
10	Literature review, Database analysis	Piaget’s Theory of sensorimotor development	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
11	Literature review, Database analysis	The impact of language development on social & emotional development	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
12	Literature review, Database analysis	Family influences on social & emotional development that impact self-concept & self-esteem	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
13	Literature review, Database analysis	Cross cultural perspectives on social & emotional development	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
14	Literature review, Database analysis	Addressing the social and emotional needs of the exceptional child	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
15	Literature review, Database analysis	Addressing the social and emotional needs of the exceptional child	Lecture as well as small & large group discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Mosier, W. 2009. Exploring emotional intelligence with young children: An annotated bibliography of books about feelings. Dayton, OH. Lifeskills Press.
NAEYC. 2019. Social and Emotional Development: Spotlight on young children. Wash D.C.: NAEYC.
Fyke, T. 2019. Building People: Social Emotional Development ages 3-18. Nashville, TN: Abingdon 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.						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.					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.					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.					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.					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	15	3	45
Preliminary & Further Study	10	1	10
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	10	1	10
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	15	2	30
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	1	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	54	0	101