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DEVELOPMENT IN ADOLESCENCE PERIOD PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
CGY418E DEVELOPMENT IN ADOLESCENCE PERIOD 8 2 2 3

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 Assist.Prof. DENİZ YILDIZ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim is to impart knowledge about the biological, psychological, and social changes during adolescence, the problems encountered during this period, and counseling information for families in solving these problems.
Contents of the Course Unit: Physical, mental, social, and emotional development in adolescence, potential problems during this period, risky behaviors, addictions, and prevention and solution suggestions for these issues.

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

Explains the concept of adolescence.
Describes physical development in adolescence.
Describes mental development in adolescence.
Describes emotional and social development in adolescence.
Relates problems in adolescence and solutions.
Provides examples of health problems and solutions in adolescence.
Relates school, peer, and professional relationships in adolescence.
Provides examples and relates family relationships in adolescence.
Explains risky behaviors and addictions in adolescence.
Defines addictions, classifies them, and explains solution suggestions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review, Web Based Research Introduction to lecture, Concepts related to adolescence Verbal-visual presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
2 Literature review, Individual research Theories about Adolescence Verbal-visual expression
3 individual research Physiological-Sexual Development in Adolescence Verbal-visual presentation, Discussion
4 Group research, Web Based Research Cognitive Development in Adolescence Group work
5 Group research Emotional Development in Adolescence Group work, Presentation
6 Literature review, Web Based Research Personality Development in Adolescence Verbal-visual presentation, Brainstorming
7 Literature review Moral Development in Adolescence Verbal-visual presentation, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Group research, Web Based Research Family Relationships and Peer Relationship Presentation, Group work, Q&A
10 Literature review Overview Case study, Discussion, Presentation
11 Individual research Risky Behaviors - Suicide Case study, Discussion, Group work
12 Group research Addiction in Adolescence – Nutrition in Adolescence Presentation, Group work, Presentation
13 Literature review, Web Based Research, Individual research Technology Use in Adolescence – Bullying in Adolescence Discussion, Group work, Presentation
14 Group research, Web Based Research «Child Marriage» in Adolescence – Academical Stress in Adolescence Case Study, Discussion, Group work, Presentation
15 Web Based Research General review Presentation, Q&A, Brainstorming
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Siyez, DM, (Edt). (2012). Puberty. ANKARA: Nobel Academic.
Santrock J. W. (2011). Lifespan Development. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.
Üstündağ, A. (2021). Adolescence from a Developmental Perspective. Ankara: Educating Book.
Çivilidağ, A. (2020). Adolescence Psychology Focusing on the Developmental Process. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.
Aydin, B. (2021). Group Studies from Adolescence to Adulthood. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam 1 40
Homework Assessment 1 10
Final Exam 1 50
TOTAL 3 100
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

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

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.
4

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.
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 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 14 1 14
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 1 14
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 10 1 10
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 3 1 3
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 3 1 3
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 60 0 74
Total Workload of the Course Unit 74
Workload (h) / 25.5 2,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 3,0