Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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PSY309 | CHILD PSYCHOLOGY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The aim of this lesson is to learn about the mental development of human being, the effects of parent-child relationship on child development and adult personality, to know major psychological theories on human development and to be able to evaluate a child’s developmental level. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The history of child psychology, cognitive and mental developmental theories, attachment theory, characteristic features of each developmental stage and developmental milestones, an overview of the parent-child relationship, parental attitudes and their effects on human mental and cognitive development. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Describes the stages of mental and cognitive development. |
Defines the major child mental and cognitive development theories. |
Compares different child development theories with each other. |
Explains characteristics of each developmental level (infancy and toddlerhood, early childhood, school age, and adolescence). |
Formulates an example case’s mental and cognitive development level using major development theories. |
Comments on the effect of parent-child relationship on the development of personality. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading from the references | The history of child psychology and introduction to the psychoanalytic theory of child development. | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
2 | Reading from the references | Sigmund Freud and the Psychoanalytic Theory of Development | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
3 | Reading from the references | Melanie Klein, Winnicott, and development from the perspective of Object Relations Theory | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
4 | Reading from the references | Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
5 | Reading from the references | John Bowlby and Attachment Theory | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
6 | Reading from the references | Jean Piaget and Cognitive Development Theory | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
7 | Reading from the references | Infancy and Toddlerhood | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading from the references | Early childhood | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
10 | Reading from the references | School-age | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
11 | Reading from the references | Adolescence | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
12 | Reading from the references | Parental attitudes and their effects on the development of children and adolescents. | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
13 | Reading from the references | Social and cultural concepts regarding child psychology | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
14 | Reading from the references | An overview of psychopathology in children and adolescents | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
15 | Reading from the references | An overview of psychopathology in children and adolescents | Lecture, questions, examples, videos, discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Berk LE, Meyers AB (2015). Infants, Children, and Adolescents (8th Edition). Pearson Publishing |
Yavuzer H (2017). Çocuk Psikolojisi (Genişletilmiş Yeni Baskı). Remzi Kitabevi |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
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Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Assignment (Homework) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 49 | 0 | 131 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 131 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |