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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI441 |
| Name | Cognitive 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 developmental processes and their importance in terms of cognitive development in early childhood.
Course Content
This course incorporates the development of language, memory, theory of mind, executive function beginning from infancy to early childhood, the theoretical approaches, and the research methods.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Has a knowledge on the developmental processes beginning from infancy. |
| LO02 | Explains the main theories of cognitive development. |
| LO03 | Gains insight about the roles of early cognitive skills on later developmental processes. |
| LO04 | Explains the research methods to assess cognitive skills. |
| LO05 | Reports the cognitive skills in infancy. |
| LO06 | Has an ide on the biological roots of cognitive processes. |
| LO07 | Explains the effects of environmental factors on cognitive development. |
| LO08 | Interprets the role of parenting behaviors on cognitive development. |
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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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 | Introduction to Cognitive Development | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 3 | Biological Roots | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 4 | Theoretical Approaches | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 5 | Cognitive Development in Infancy | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 6 | Attention and Memory Development | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 7 | Language Development | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Theory of Mind | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 10 | Executive Function | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 11 | Intelligence | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 12 | Parenting and Cognitive Development | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 13 | Roles of Socioeconomic Status and Culture | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 14 | Student Presentations | Reading book chapter and article | |
| 15 | Student Presentations | 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 | ||