Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI320 |
| Name | Assesment of Children |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KADİR ÇAKIR |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KADİR ÇAKIR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
It aims to select the appropriate tools and methods to be used in the psychological evaluation of children, to organize all the necessary data in a meaningful way and to develop the skills to draw consistent conclusions.
Course Content
It includes the processes of how to best measure and evaluate a child's psychological characteristics, cognitive and behavioral styles, and / or related individual characteristics.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Evaluates the history and contemporary understanding of personality evaluation. |
| LO02 | Explains the scope of the psychological evaluation process. |
| LO03 | Communicates in accordance with the psychological evaluation process. |
| LO04 | Uses appropriate tools and methods for psychological evaluation. |
| LO05 | Acquires ethical principles related to the psychological evaluation process. |
| LO06 | Analysis the findings obtained as a result of an individual psychological evaluation. |
| LO07 | It improves the ability to evaluate the results as a meaningful whole. |
| LO08 | Applies his / her knowledge and skills in the field with ethical responsibility. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the main concepts, questions and issues in the field and the sub-fields of psychology. | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the concepts of scientific research methods and principles. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Explain the ethical principles and values of psychology and conducts research and application in accordance with these principles. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Applies critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills in techniques and methods of psychology profession. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Explains the cognitive processes of humans and animals. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Comprehends the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with scientific thinking | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary teamwork and demonstrates their application skills. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | Applies therapeutic and empathic communication skills with ethical responsibility. | 5 |
| PLO14 | - | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 5 |
| PLO16 | - | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 5 |
| PLO17 | - | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 5 |
| PLO18 | - | Applies communication skills on professional level in human relations and group works. | 5 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 4 |
| PLO20 | - | Explains verbally and in writing effectively. Develops himself with the principle of lifelong development in addition to professional development, for the individual development of the scientific, social, cultural and sportive areas. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. Applies successfully the knowledge and skills learned in basic and applied psychology. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical development of psychological testing and evaluation | Library and internet use | |
| 2 | Ethical principles in psychological evaluation | Library and internet use | |
| 3 | Choosing and arranging environment for psychological | Library and internet use | |
| 4 | First Interview | Library and internet use | |
| 5 | Behavioral Observation | Library and internet use | |
| 6 | Test and Scales | Library and internet use | |
| 7 | Representation of Findings | Library and internet use | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Assessment in Pre-school and Education 1 | Library and internet use | |
| 10 | Assessment in Pre-school and Education 2 | Library and internet use | |
| 11 | Clinical and Counseling evaluation 1 | Library and internet use | |
| 12 | Clinical and Counseling evaluation 2 | Library and internet use | |
| 13 | Scanning, Selection, Classification and Placement | Library and internet use | |
| 14 | Sensitive issues 1 | Library and internet use | |
| 15 | Sensitive issues 2 | Library and internet use | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||