CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (SEÇMELİ III) PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI309	CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (SEÇMELİ III)	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to give basic information about child mental health, developmental periods and importance of child psychology.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as "Mental health concept, Various theories, Psychological maturity, Child mental health, Mental health periods, Development of intelligence, Family, Bringing up a Child, Behavioural disorders, Hyperactivity, Childhood depression, Special learning difficulties, Physical characteristics of children, Children's personality traits, Different teaching materials."

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the concept of Mental health and various theories and Psychological maturity and Child mental health. (Bloom’s 4)
Analyze intelligence development and its relationship. (Bloom's 4)
Distinguish special problems and behaviour disorders. (Bloom’s 4)
Compare hyperactivity, childhood depression and special learning difficulties. (Bloom’s 4)
Express the chronic diseases and the developmental characteristics of children with chronic diseases. (Bloom’s 2)
Interpret the physical and personality characteristics of children. (Bloom’s 3)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Mental health concept, Various theories	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Psychological maturity, Child mental health	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Mental health periods, Family and Special Problems	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Bringing up a Child, Behavioural disorders	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Hyperactivity	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Childhood depression, Special learning difficulties	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Chronic disease and developmental characteristics of children with chronic diseases	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Physical characteristics and personality traits of children	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Prevention and early diagnosis, Medical prevention methods reducing the disease	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Importance of family cooperation and informing and education of the children with chronic diseases	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	State of mind of the children in inpatient treatment and children, family and personnel interaction	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Playing and play rooms in hospitals and Hospital schools	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Preparatory training for the children and families and various teaching materials	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Preparatory training for the children and families and various teaching materials	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
GARDINER, H. W., & GANDER, M. J. (2010). Çocuk ve Ergen Gelisimi. (trns. Ali Donmez, Bekir Onur, Nermin Celen) Ankara: Imge Bookstore Publications.
YAVUZER, H. (2012). Cocuk Psikolojisi, Istanbul, Remzi Bookstore.
Bee, H., & Boyd, D. (2009). Cocuk gelisim psikolojisi,( trns. O. Gunduz, Istanbul: Kaknus Publications.
MARTIN, A., VOLKMAR, F. R., & LEWIS, M. (Eds.). (2007). Lewis's child and adolescent psychiatry: a comprehensive textbook. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
4	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
5	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

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	3	39
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	128