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| Code | OKLZ304 |
| Name | Children's Mental Health |
| Semester | 6. 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN |
Course Goal
The aim of this course is to explore the definition and significance of mental health, history of mental health, related theories to mental health, the properties of individuals who are heathy and unhealty, diagnosis and treatment of the behavior and adaptation problems of children, the effects of special family situations to children's mental health.
Course Content
Definition and significance of mental health, history of mental health, related theories to mental health, the properties of individuals who are heathy and unhealty, diagnosis and treatment of the behavior and adaptation problems of children (such as stuttering, mutism, enürezis), enkoprezis, thumb sucking, nail biting, agresivenes, fidgeting, stubborness, jealousy, sleep disorders, eating disorders, fear, hyperactivity and attention disorder, school fobia, stealing, lying), the effects of special family situations (divorce, steppe parents, death of a parent) to children's mental health.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Yörükoğlu, A. (2021). Çocuk ruh sağlığı: Çocuk yetiştirme sanatı ve kişilik gelişimi. İstanbul: Özgür Yayınları.
Notes
Case examples related to children's mental health
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the related concepts mental health. |
| LO02 | Explain the history of mental health. |
| LO03 | Explain the related theories to mental health. |
| LO04 | Explain the properties of individuals who are heathy and unhealty. |
| LO05 | Examines the behavior and adaptation problems of childrenand works with the specialists. |
| LO06 | Explain the effects of special family situations (divorce, steppe parents, death of a parent) to children's mental health. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, course content, objectives and requirements | No preparation needed. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Developmental Context of Mental Health | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Scope of Mental Health and the Concepts of Normal and Anormal | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Historical Roots of Mental Health and Developmental Psychopathology | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Developmental Psychopathology, Risks and Resiliency | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Approaches to Mental Health (Neuralogy, Genetics and the Individal Context) | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Approaches to Mental Health (Family and Social Context) | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reviewing all the course materials | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Childhood Fears and Fobias, Attachment Disorders, Sexual Abuse | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Mental Retardation, Speech and Language Pathology, Learning Disabilities | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Autism, ADHD, Childhood Depressions | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Anxiety Disorders, Tics, Jealousy | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Sleep Disorders, Eating Disorders, Enuresis and Encopresis | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Conduct Disorders | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Wrap up and evaluation of the course | Reviewing the course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reviewing all the course materials | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reviewing all the course materials | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||