DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY244E	DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY	4	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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Within the framework of the basic principles, concepts and theories of development, it is aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes about the evaluation of different developmental areas and developmental progress in these areas in early childhood.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Theories of development, basic concepts and principles of development, cognitive development, physical-motor development, language development, emotional and sexual development, social development and moral development according to age periods.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Compares historical, evolutionary, normative perspectives interpreting developmental psychology.
Studies the developmental progression of adolescence according to different developmental areas through case studies.
Studies the developmental progression of early childhood according to different areas of development through case studies.
Selects the appropriate method for developmental psychology research.
Separates developmental theories according to their basic assumptions.
Explain the basic principles of developmental psychology.
Evaluates the controversial issues of developmental psychology.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	literature review, web based research	Basic concepts and principles of development	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
2	literature review, web based research	Theories of development	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
3	Group work, literature review, web based research	Cognitive development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
4	Group work, literature review, web based research	Cognitive development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
5	Group work, literature review, web based research	Cognitive development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
6	Group work, literature review, web based research	Motor development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
7	Group work, literature review, web based research	Motor development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Group work, literature review, web based research	Language development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
10	Group work, literature review, web based research	Language development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
11	Group work, literature review, web based research	Language development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
12	Group work, literature review, web based research	Emotional and sexual development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
13	Group work, literature review, web based research	Emotional and sexual development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
14	Group work, literature review, web based research	Examination of social development and moral development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
15	Group work, literature review, web based research	Examination of social development and moral development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
nanç, B.Y., Bilgin, M., Atıcı, M.K. (2004). Gelişim Psikolojisi ve Ergen Gelişimi.
Omrod, J.E. (Ed.). (2015). Öğrenme Psikolojisi. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
Weiner, I. B., Lerner, R. M., Easterbrooks, M. A., & Weiner, I. (2012). Handbook of psychology, developmental psychology. John Wiley, Sons. Inc. Hoboken, New Jersey.

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.						5
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.					4
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.					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.						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	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	12	2	24
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	14	2	28
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	42	0	96