DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN SCHOOL PERIOD PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY242E	DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN SCHOOL PERIOD	4	3	3	6

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 to gain knowledge about basic concepts and terms related to cognitive development, language development, physical and motor development and education in school period, and knowledge and attitudes that explains these aspects as in different theories.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts and theories about cognitive development, language development, physical and motor development and education in school period.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the basic concepts of cognitive development.
Summarizes theories of cognitive development.
Orders the factors affecting cognitive development.
Explains the stages of cognitive development according to ages.
Explains intelligence and explains the methods of measuring intelligence.
Summarizes the processes of cognitive development and what is effective in these processes.
Explains language and related concepts.
Orders the stages of language development according to age.
Explains the factors affecting language development.
Explains the methods and approaches that support language development.
Explains the characteristics of children with monolingual and bilingual development.
Identifies physical and cognitive changes and language development in early childhood.
Explains the basic concepts related to motor development.
Orders the factors affecting motor development.
Explains fine and gross motor development.
Explains the steps of motor development according to ages.
Relates motor development with other areas of development

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Overview of the course content.	Lecture
2	Literature review	Studying children in school period.	Lecture
3	Literature review, Database analysis	Studying children in school period.	Discussion,Lecture
4	Literature review	Studying children in school period.	Lecture
5	Literature review	Physical development in school period.	Discussion, Lecture
6	Literature review, Database analysis	Language development in school period.	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture
7	Literature review	Cognitive development in school period.	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Database analysis	Affective development in school period.	Discussion, Lecture
10	Literature review	Relationships of children in school period.	Lecture
11	Literature review, Database analysis	Relationships of children in school period.	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture
12	Literature review	Social and moral development in school period.	Discussion, Lecture
13	Literature review, Database analysis	Social identity and gender development in school period.	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture
14	Literature review	Beyond Middle Childhood: Adolescence.	Discussion, Lecture
15	Literature review, Database analysis	Overview of the semester.	Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Santrock, J. W. (n.d.). Life-span development (13th ed.). NewYork, NY: McGraw-Hill International Education
Blume Libby Balter, & Zember, Mary Jo, Middle Childhood Development: A Contextual Approach (1st ed.). Pearson

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.					4

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.					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.				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.					4

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.				3
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 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.				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.					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.						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.				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	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	4	9	36
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	36	0	156