Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI439 |
| Name | Parenting and Child Development |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 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 | Arş.Gör.Dr. ŞÜKRAN OKUR |
| Course Instructor |
Arş.Gör.Dr. ŞÜKRAN OKUR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to convey the studies on parenting, the roles of environment and culture, and the effects of parenting on children's development.
Course Content
Within the scope of this course, studies conducted in Turkey and other countries, the roles of socioeconomic status and culture on parenting, the effects of parenting on children's cognitive, moral, social-emotional development and attachment are included.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Has an idea on people's motivations to become a parent. |
| LO02 | Explains theories of parenting and family. |
| LO03 | Identifies the basic research topics on parenting. |
| LO04 | Has a knowledge on parenting studies conducted in Turkey and the international literature. |
| LO05 | Explains the relations between environmental factors such as socioeconomic status and culture, and parenting. |
| LO06 | Identifies how psychological and physical health and personality affect parenting behaviors. |
| LO07 | Explains the relations and differences among parental beliefs/attitudes and parenting behaviors. |
| LO08 | Describes the association between parenting behaviors and children's developmental outcomes. |
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 | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Comprehends the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with scientific thinking | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 | Definition of the course, explanation of the schedule and course requirements | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 2 | Transition to Parenting | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 3 | Theoretical Approaches | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 4 | Parenting Behaviors: Socioeconomic Status | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 5 | Parenting Behaviors: Personality and Psychopathology | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 6 | Parenting Behaviors: Culture | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 7 | Parental Beliefs and Attitudes | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Parenting and Attachment | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 10 | Parenting and Cognitive Development | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 11 | Parenting and Social-Moral Development | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 12 | Parenting and Social-Emotional | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 13 | Development Parenting and Language Development | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 14 | Parenting and Temperament | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 15 | Spousal Relations and Parenting | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||