MENTAL HEALTH AND ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY342E	MENTAL HEALTH AND ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS	6	2	2	2

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 importance of child, adult and community mental health, mental health and diseases, the differences between normal and problem behaviors and mental disorders in normal development, appropriate solution methods for problem behaviors and cooperation with other professional staff of the mental health discipline that can be applied when necessary, the reasons that impair mental health in children, adaptation problems and their approach.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concept and importance of psychological health, behavior and adjustment problems in childhood, child-parent relations, family attitudes and psychological theories, especially psychoanalytic theory related to such problems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the importance of mental health.
Explains behavior and adaptation problems in childhood.
Explains the relationship between children and parents.
Explains family attitudes.
Adheres to the philosophy of interdisciplinary work.
Aids other professionals when necessary.
Gives an example of adjustment problems in a child.
It expresses the effect of caregivers on children's mental health problems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Definitions	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
2	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Risk Factors	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
3	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Risk Factors	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
4	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Emotional Development and Emotional Regulation	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
5	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Communication with children	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
6	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Emotional problems	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
7	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Emotional problems	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Behavioral problems	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
10	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Habitual problems	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
11	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Enuresis-Encopresis	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
12	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Sleep-eating problems	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
13	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	ADHD	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
14	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	ASD	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
15	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Trauma-neglect	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yörükoğlu, A. (1989).Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı.ÖzgürYayınları, İstanbul.
Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, by AnitaThapar(Editor),Daniel Pine(Editor),James F. Leckman(Editor),StephenScott(Editor),Margaret J. Snowling(Editor),EricA. Taylor(Editor)

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.	0

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.				3

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.				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.					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.			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.					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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	5	1	5
Assignment (Homework)	14	1	14
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	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	35	0	49