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| Code | PSI441 |
| Name | Cognitive Development |
| 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş.Gör.Dr. ŞÜKRAN OKUR |
Course Goal
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.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Lecture notes
Notes
The Child-State of the Mind: Studies in Cognitive Development (Aylin Küntay, Çağla Aydın, Deniz Tahiroğlu, Tilbe Göksun) - Koç University Press
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 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of the course, explanation of the schedule and course requirements | Reading book chapter and article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Introduction to Cognitive Development | Reading book chapter and article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Biological Roots | Reading book chapter and article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Theoretical Approaches | Reading book chapter and article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Cognitive Development in Infancy | Reading book chapter and article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Attention and Memory Development | Reading book chapter and article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Language Development | Reading book chapter and article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Theory of Mind | Reading book chapter and article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Executive Function | Reading book chapter and article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Intelligence | Reading book chapter and article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Parenting and Cognitive Development | Reading book chapter and article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Roles of Socioeconomic Status and Culture | Reading book chapter and article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Student Presentations 1 | Reading book chapter and article | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 15 | Student Presentations 2 | Reading book chapter and article | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | ||