DEVELOPMENT IN ADOLESCENCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY418	DEVELOPMENT IN ADOLESCENCE	8	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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 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.Explain emotional development in adolescence.
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 course content, concepts related to adolescence	Verbal-visual presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
2	Literature review, Individual research	Theories related to adolescence	Verbal-visual presentation
3	Individual research	Physiological changes in adolescence	Verbal-visual presentation, Discussion
4	Group research, Web-based research	Nutrition in adolescence	Group work
5	Group research	Sexual changes in adolescence	Group work, Presentation
6	Literature review, Web-based research	Brain and psychosocial changes in adolescents	Verbal-visual presentation, Brainstorming
7	Literature review	Psychosocial changes in adolescents	Verbal-visual presentation, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Group research, Web-based research	Communication in adolescence	Presentation, Group work
10	Literature review	Neglect and abuse in adolescence	Case study, Discussion, Presentation
11	Group research	Problems in adolescence	Case study, Discussion, Group work
12	Individual research	Risky behaviors and addictions in adolescence	Presentation, Individual work
13	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Types of addictions and prevention	Discussion, Individual work
14	Group research, Web-based research	Combating addiction and family counseling	Case study, Discussion, Group work
15	Web-based research	General review	Presentation, Brainstorming
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Syez, D. M., (Edt). (2012). Adolescence. Ankara: Nobel Academic.
Santrock, J.W. (2011). Lifespan Development. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.
Üstündağ, A. (2021). Developmental Perspective on Adolescence. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap.
Çivildag, A. (2020). Psychology of Adolescence in the Development Process. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.
Aydın, B. (2021). Group Studies from Adolescence to Adulthood. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.
Elkin, N, Kütük H. (2023). Prevention from Addictions and Healthy Living: A Brief Overview. IGU Publications.
Şahin, C., Günuç S. (2020). Technology Addictions. Nobel Publications.

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.					4
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.				3
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.					4
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.				3

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.					4

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.				3
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.					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.					4

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	2	4	8
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	2	4	8
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	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	1	1
TOTAL	52	0	78