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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRIMAY SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | SNFS306 |
| Name | Child Psychology |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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 |
Prof. Dr. FİLİZ YURTAL
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To inform you about child development processes; to give information about some basic concepts and research methods used in child development study; to provide an overview of current theories of children's development and also discuss relationships between theories, empirical research strategies and research results; and discussing cultural perceptions about child development
Course Content
Within the scope of this course, the topics of development, factors affecting its development, problems that may be seen in children and the solution of these problems are discussed in childhood from the prenatal period to the end of adolescence.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts of child development and psychology. |
| LO02 | Discusses the principles of development and the factors affecting it. |
| LO03 | Summarizes the peculiarities of different developmental stages of children. |
| LO04 | Compares theories about child development and psychology. |
| LO05 | List the methods used in child development and psychology. |
| LO06 | Explain the effects of negative experiences on children. |
| LO07 | Recognizes the developmental and psychological problems seen in children. |
| LO08 | It offers suggestions for the solution of developmental and psychological problems. |
| LO09 | Cooperates 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 0 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 0 |
| 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 | Introduction of the course | None | |
| 2 | Basic concepts of child development and psychology | Reading | |
| 3 | Principles of Development, Factors Affecting Development | Reading | |
| 4 | Characteristics of different developmental stages of children | Reading | |
| 5 | Theories of child development and psychology I | Reading | |
| 6 | Theories of child development and psychology II | Reading | |
| 7 | Methods used in child development and psychology | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written examination | |
| 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 | Year-end evaluation | No preparation | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written examination | |
| 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 | 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 | ||