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	Lecturer SELİN KALABAŞ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Biological, psychological and social changes in adolescence; The aim of this course is to provide the counseling to the family in the problems of adolescence.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Physical, mental, social and emotional development of the child during adolescence

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain adolescence as a concept.
Explain physical development in adolescence.
Explain mental development in adolescence.
Explain social development in adolescence.
Explain emotional development in adolescence.
Explain problems in adolescence and solution suggestions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Concepts related to adolescence	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
2	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Theories of adolescence	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
3	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Physiological changes in adolescence	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
4	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Coping with stress in adolescence	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
5	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Health problems in adolescence	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
6	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Brain and psychosocial changes in adolescents	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
7	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Psychosocial and sexual changes in adolescents	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Risky behaviors during adolescence	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
10	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Emotional changes and suicides in adolescence	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
11	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Adolescent and family communication	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
12	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Neglect and abuse in adolescence	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
13	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Friendship and socialization in adolescence	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
14	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Social cohesion problems in adolescence	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
15	Literature review, Database analysis, Group research, Individual research	Social cohesion problems in adolescence	Case Study, Discussion, Lecture, Individual study, group work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Siyez, D. M., (Edt). (2012). Puberty. ANKARA: Nobel Academic Staff.
Lecture Notes

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