PEER RELATIONS AT SCHOOLS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY423	PEER RELATIONS AT SCHOOLS	5	3	3	5

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 :	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:	The aim of this course is to examine changes in peer relationships throughout childhood and adolescence, while also explaining peer pressure and bullying experienced during these periods.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes the following contents: "Introduction; Peer relationships during pre-school, and school-ages; Peer relations and the importance of friendship, family and peer relations; Peer relations during adolescence; Peer pressure, aggression, and bullying; Defining bullying, distinctive features of bullying from other aggressive behavior, and history of bullying research; Prevalence and Types of bullying; Bullying status, characteristics of children or adolescents involved in bullying, short and long-term effects of bullying on children and adolescents; Cyberbullying as a new type of bullying, Prevention, and Intervention Strategies, Copying and Social Skills Support, Reviewing Research Articles on Peer Pressure and Bullying in Turkey; Video Analysis on Peer Pressure and Bullying; Positive Peer Relationships and Positive Communication"

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

- Defines peer relations, peer pressure, and bullying at school, - Summarizes the changes in peer relationships during childhood and adolescence, - Explains the distinguishing features of bullying and cyberbullying from other forms of aggressive behaviors at school, - Analyse bullying related research works, - Examines the prevalence, and predictive features of peer bullying within the frameworks of empirical research findings.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	The Concept of Peer Relations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Peer Relations during Pre-School, and Early School Ages	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Peer Relations and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Adolescence and Peer Relations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Peer pressure, aggression, and bullying	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Distinctive Features of Bullying and Its History	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Types and Prevalence of Bullying	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Characteristics of Bullying and Its Effects on Children and Adolescents	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Cyberbullying, Its Prevention, and Intervention Strategies	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Coping with Bullying and Social Support Skills	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Reviewing Research Articles (Peer Pressure and Bullying in Turkey)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Video Analysis ("Odd Girl Out")	Lecture, Video Analysis, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Building Positive Peer Relationships and Positive Communication	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	General Assessment of the Course	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Weber, N. L., and William V. P. Jr.(2014). Cyberbullying: Causes, Consequences, and coping strategies. LFB Scholarly Publishing LLC.
Thomas, P.Th. (2010). Living With Peer Pressure and Bullying, Facts on File
Myers, D. G. (2009). Social psychology.10th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Rubin, K. H., Bukowski, W. M., & Laursen, B. P. (2009). Handbook of peer interactions, relationships, and groups. New York: Guilford Press.
Sharlene, Ch. (2014).Impacts of Cyberbullying, Building Social and Emotional Resilience in Schools, Springer International Publishing

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	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.

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