DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN SCHOOL PERIOD PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY242E	DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN SCHOOL PERIOD	4	3	3	6

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 this course to gain knowledge about basic concepts and terms related to cognitive development, language development, physical and motor development and education in school period, and knowledge and attitudes that explains these aspects as in different theories.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts and theories about cognitive development, language development, physical and motor development and education in school period.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the basic concepts of cognitive development.
Summarizes theories of cognitive development.
Orders the factors affecting cognitive development.
Explains the stages of cognitive development according to ages.
Explains intelligence and explains the methods of measuring intelligence.
Summarizes the processes of cognitive development and what is effective in these processes.
Explains language and related concepts.
Orders the stages of language development according to age.
Explains the factors affecting language development.
Explains the methods and approaches that support language development.
Explains the characteristics of children with monolingual and bilingual development.
Identifies physical and cognitive changes and language development in early childhood.
Explains the basic concepts related to motor development.
Orders the factors affecting motor development.
Explains fine and gross motor development.
Explains the steps of motor development according to ages.
Relates motor development with other areas of development

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Overview of the course content.	Lecture
2	Literature review	Studying children in school period.	Lecture
3	Literature review, Database analysis	Studying children in school period.	Discussion,Lecture
4	Literature review	Studying children in school period.	Lecture
5	Literature review	Physical development in school period.	Discussion, Lecture
6	Literature review, Database analysis	Language development in school period.	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture
7	Literature review	Cognitive development in school period.	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Database analysis	Affective development in school period.	Discussion, Lecture
10	Literature review	Relationships of children in school period.	Lecture
11	Literature review, Database analysis	Relationships of children in school period.	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture
12	Literature review	Social and moral development in school period.	Discussion, Lecture
13	Literature review, Database analysis	Social identity and gender development in school period.	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture
14	Literature review	Beyond Middle Childhood: Adolescence.	Discussion, Lecture
15	Literature review, Database analysis	Overview of the semester.	Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Santrock, J. W. (n.d.). Life-span development (13th ed.). NewYork, NY: McGraw-Hill International Education
Blume Libby Balter, & Zember, Mary Jo, Middle Childhood Development: A Contextual Approach (1st ed.). Pearson

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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.						5
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.					4
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.						5
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.				3
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.				3
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.		1
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.			2
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.						5

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	4	9	36
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	9	9
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	9	9
Mid-Term Exam	1	9	9
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	9	9
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	36	0	156