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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRIMAY SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | SNFS220 |
| Name | Child Psychology |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FİLİZ YURTAL |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The major goals of the course are: (1) to make you familiar with normal processes of child development; (2) to acquaint you with some of the basic concepts and research methods that are used in the study of child development; (3) to give you an overview of current theories about children's development, as well as to discuss the relations between theories, empirical research strategies, and research results; and (4) to discuss cultural perceptions of child development.
Course Content
The content of this course includes the development of childhood, the factors affecting its development, the problems that can be seen in children and the solution of these problems.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts of child development and psychology. |
| LO02 | Discuss the principles of development and the factors affecting development. |
| LO03 | Summarize the characteristics of different developmental periods of children. |
| LO04 | Compares the theories about child development and psychology. |
| LO05 | List the methods used in child development and psychology. |
| LO06 | Explains the effects of negative experiences on children. |
| LO07 | Recognize developmental and psychological problems in children. |
| LO08 | Provides suggestions for the solution of developmental and psychological problems. |
| LO09 | Collaborates with families in solving problems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the concepts and principles related to the subject areas of Primary Education (Mathematics, Turkish, Science and Technology, Life Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, etc.). | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Evaluates the characteristics of 1st-5th year primary school students´´ development along with their role in learning. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Evaluates the significant people, events and phenomena in the historical process in terms of their effect on educational applications. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Uses not only the 1st- 5th grades primary education programs (Turkish, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Science, Natural Science, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, etc.) but also the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques of these programs. | 1 |
| PLO05 | - | Makes a critique of art products in the light of information regarding art and describes their qualities. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Utilizes the process of generating scientific knowledge in order to solve the problems which are encountered in Primary School Education. | 2 |
| PLO07 | - | Utilizes appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ such high-order thinking skills as critical, creative as well as problem solving. | 2 |
| PLO08 | - | Plans, implements and evaluates the process of teaching and learning by taking the characteristics of students´ development, individual differences as well as the properties of the subject area into account | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Evaluates students´ learning process by means of different methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment. | 2 |
| PLO10 | - | Generates appropriate learning materials in order to create effective teaching and learning processes, and uses information and communication technologies effectively during this process. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Takes responsibility both individually and within groups to solve problems encountered during the applications in primary education | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | Monitors their performance and attempts to improve their professional knowledge and skills. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Evaluates the information she/he gains in a critical way by acquiring autonomous learning skills | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | Along with their professional development, improves himself/herself in scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas in accordance with his/her interests and abilities through identifying his/her needs. | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. | 5 |
| PLO17 | - | Within the scope of the education system and school management, utilizes general objectives and basic principles of education in the application. | 0 |
| PLO18 | - | Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable. | 2 |
| PLO19 | - | Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts of child development and psychology | None | |
| 2 | Principles of development | Reading | |
| 3 | Factors affecting development | Reading | |
| 4 | Characteristics of different developmental periods of children | Reading | |
| 5 | Theories about child development and psychology | Reading | |
| 6 | Theories about child development and psychology | Reading | |
| 7 | Methods used in child development and psychology | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | |
| 9 | Evaluation of child development and psychology | Reading | |
| 10 | The effects of negative experiences on children | Reading | |
| 11 | Developmental and psychological problems in children | Reading | |
| 12 | Developmental and psychological problems in children | Reading | |
| 13 | Solution of developmental and psychological problems | Reading | |
| 14 | Suggestions for solving problems | Reading | |
| 15 | Suggestions for solving problems | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | reading | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||