DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY244E	DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY	4	3	3	4

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:	Within the framework of the basic principles, concepts and theories of development, it is aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes about the evaluation of different developmental areas and developmental progress in these areas in early childhood.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Theories of development, basic concepts and principles of development, cognitive development, physical-motor development, language development, emotional and sexual development, social development and moral development according to age periods.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Compares historical, evolutionary, normative perspectives interpreting developmental psychology.
Studies the developmental progression of adolescence according to different developmental areas through case studies.
Studies the developmental progression of early childhood according to different areas of development through case studies.
Selects the appropriate method for developmental psychology research.
Separates developmental theories according to their basic assumptions.
Explain the basic principles of developmental psychology.
Evaluates the controversial issues of developmental psychology.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	literature review, web based research	Basic concepts and principles of development	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
2	literature review, web based research	Theories of development	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
3	Group work, literature review, web based research	Cognitive development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
4	Group work, literature review, web based research	Cognitive development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
5	Group work, literature review, web based research	Cognitive development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
6	Group work, literature review, web based research	Motor development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
7	Group work, literature review, web based research	Motor development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Group work, literature review, web based research	Language development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
10	Group work, literature review, web based research	Language development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
11	Group work, literature review, web based research	Language development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
12	Group work, literature review, web based research	Emotional and sexual development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
13	Group work, literature review, web based research	Emotional and sexual development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
14	Group work, literature review, web based research	Examination of social development and moral development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
15	Group work, literature review, web based research	Examination of social development and moral development according to age periods	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
nanç, B.Y., Bilgin, M., Atıcı, M.K. (2004). Gelişim Psikolojisi ve Ergen Gelişimi.
Omrod, J.E. (Ed.). (2015). Öğrenme Psikolojisi. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
Weiner, I. B., Lerner, R. M., Easterbrooks, M. A., & Weiner, I. (2012). Handbook of psychology, developmental psychology. John Wiley, Sons. Inc. Hoboken, New Jersey.

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.						5
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.						5

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.					4
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.					4
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

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

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.					4
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.				3

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.				3

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.						5

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.					4

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	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	12	2	24
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	14	2	28
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	96