DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY116	DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY	2	3	3	7

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. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MEHRAN ROSTAMZADEH
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the field of Developmental Psychology and basic concepts; analysis of developmental stages from infancy to adulthood from biological, behavioural, cognitive and psychological aspects.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects as in biological, cognitive, social phases and the processes in personality from birth to adulthood, basic concepts and empirical researches in the development of human.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the field of Developmental Psychology and basic concepts following the life-long change beginning from the pre-natal period. (Bloom’s 2)
Compare infancy, early childhood, preschool stages from biological, behavioural, cognitive and psychosocial aspects (Bloom’s 2)
Use critical reading and analytic thinking skills. (Bloom’s 3)
Apply research methods in the field of Developmental Psychology. (Bloom’s 3)
Explain physical, cognitive and socioemotional features in the infancy, early childhood and middle childhood period (Bloom’s 2)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic subjects in Developmental Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Prenatal Development	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Birth and early infancy period	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Physical Development	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Perceptual Development	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Cognitive Development 1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Cognitive Development 2	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Language Development	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Personality Development	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Self, Sex and Sex Roles	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Development of social communication	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Thinking on relations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Developmental Ecology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Developmental Ecology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
BEE H., BOYD, D. (2012). The Developing Child. 13th Edition. Boston: Pearson.
COLE, M., COLE S.R. & LIGHTFOOT, C. (2005). The Development of Children. 6th Edition. Worth, New York.
HARWOOD, R., FRIDLUND, A.J. & REISBERG, D. (2003). Psychology. 7th Edition. W.W. Norton & Co., New York.

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	Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)				3
2	Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)				3
2	Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).			2
2	Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)				3
3	Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)					4
2	Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)				3
2	Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)	0
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)	0
3	Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)	0

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	13	7	91
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
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	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	25	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	180