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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | O208 |
| Name | The Childrens Mental Health |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to increase the knowledge and awareness of preservice teachers about mental health issues and to help them develop appropriate interventions for behavioral problems that they may encounter in their classrooms.
Course Content
Definition of mental health, ways and importance of mentaining a good mental health, mental health in historical context, theories on mental health, characteristics of mentally health and not health people, behavioral and mental health problems of children i.e. anxiety disorders, conduct disorders, depression and problems in peer relations, ADHD, mental retardation, language and learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia, disorders of basic physical functions, psychological factors affecting mental health, evolving concerns for youth and children.
Course Precondition
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Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gives basic guidance to families about behavioral and mental health problems of children |
| LO02 | Explains the definition and the importance of mental health |
| LO03 | Outlines the mental health in historical context |
| LO04 | Compares and contrasts the theories on mental health |
| LO05 | Describes the characteristics of mentally healthy and not healthy people |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | 1 |
| PLO03 | - | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | 2 |
| PLO06 | - | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | 2 |
| PLO08 | - | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | 2 |
| PLO13 | - | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | 5 |
| PLO14 | - | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. | 3 |
| PLO16 | - | Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. | 3 |
| PLO17 | - | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | 3 |
| PLO18 | - | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | 1 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | 3 |
| PLO20 | - | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the class | none | |
| 2 | Mental health and disorders: Developmental perspective | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions and practice activity | |
| 3 | Understanding development and different approaches to understanding and treating childhood behavior disorders | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions | |
| 4 | Research: Its role and methods | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions | |
| 5 | Anxiety disorders | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions | |
| 6 | Depression and problems in peer relations | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions | |
| 7 | Conduct disorders | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the exam and rewieving of the topics | |
| 9 | Aggression | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions | |
| 10 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions | |
| 11 | Mental retardation | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions | |
| 12 | Speech and language disorders | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions | |
| 13 | Learning disabilities | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions | |
| 14 | Autism and schizophrenia | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions | |
| 15 | Disorders of basic physical functions | Chapter reading, answering guidance questions | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam and rewieving of the topics | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam and rewieving of the topics |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 90 | 36 |
| 1. Homework | 10 | 4 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |