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CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
CGY446E CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT 8 2 2 3

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 the course is to provide students with knowledge and attitudes about concepts related to child abuse and neglect, classification, prevention and reporting of neglect and abuse.
Contents of the Course Unit: Concepts related to child abuse and neglect, Precautions to prevent child neglect and abuse Classification of precautions How and where to report abuse and neglect cases, Legislation considering child neglect and abuse Family communication and abuse, Types of child neglect and abuse.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains the concepts related to child abuse and neglect.
Orders the types of child abuse and neglect.
Gives examples to the situations of child neglect and abuse in Turkey and in the World.
Gives examples to the legal legislation of child neglect and abuse.
Explains the reporting process of child neglect and abuse.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review Basic concepts on child abuse and neglect Instruction
2 Literature review Independent research Basic concepts on child abuse and neglect Instruction
3 Literature review child abuse and neglect-Risk Factors Instruction
4 Literature review Independent research Physical Abuse Instruction
5 Independent research Emotional Abuse Case Study, Discussion
6 Independent research Emotional Abuse Case Study, Discussion, Instruction
7 Literature review General Review and Evaluation Instruction
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review Independent research Sexual abuse Case Study, Instruction
10 Literature review, Independent research, Group research Sexual abuse Case Study, Instruction
11 Group Research Child Neglect Instruction
12 Group Research Reporting Case Study, Instruction
13 Literature review Primary and secondary protection in the prevention of abuse Instruction
14 Independent research Protection and rehabilitation Instruction
15 Literature review Independent research General Review and Evaluation Instruction
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Polat, O. (2007). Tüm Boyutlarıyla Çocuk İstismarı 1. ANKARA: Seçkin.
Bayraktar, S. (2015). İnsanlığın Kanayan Yarası Çocuk İstismarı ve İhmali. İSTANBUL: Nobel.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.
5

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.
3
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
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.
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.
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.
3
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 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 1 14
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 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 44 0 72
Total Workload of the Course Unit 72
Workload (h) / 25.5 2,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 3,0