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| Code | OÖ842 |
| Name | Concepts and Theories in Developmental Sciences |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 5-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 8 ECTS |
| National Credit | 5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this doctoral course is to provide doctoral students in the field of early childhood education with a critical perspective on concepts and theories that are established in developmental sciences and that shape contemporary approaches.
Course Content
Developmental concepts and theories, current philosophical and scientific roots of developmental science, meta-theoretical models of development, different approaches to development, the orthogenetic principle, relational developmental system-based theories, reflections of theories on practice and research.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites.
Resources
Lerner, R.M. (2018). Concepts and theories of human development (8.basım). Taylor & Francis.
Notes
Various articles and book chapter related to course content
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Discusses the roots and bases of developmental sciences. |
| LO02 | Uses developmental concepts and theories in professional applications and research. |
| LO03 | Compares and evaluates different approaches and theories related to development. |
| LO04 | Synthesizes various developmental concepts, approaches, and theories for original applications. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in preschool level based on master's qualifications at the level of expertise and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to science. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences at advanced level. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Establishes relationships between the various disciplines and subfields to which the field is related, and obtains original results by using the expertise knowledge in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Approaches the new knowledge in his / her system in a systematic way and conducts an advanced research about his / her field. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a new scientific method that brings innovation to science or applies a known method to a different area; At this point, he / she designs and performs an original research. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes a critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of national and international pre-school practices | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Extends the boundaries of knowledge in his / her field by publishing scientific papers related to his / her field in national and / or international refereed journals. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes leadership in original and interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works independently or as a team member in case of problems related to his / her field | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as problem solving and decision making. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops effective teaching strategies in order to provide students with the knowledge and skills related to their field and applies them on theoretical, interactive and ethical grounds. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions of social and social issues from a critical point of view and open to new perspectives. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates by considering the cultural differences in all national and international studies. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Presents scientific studies in a written, oral and visual way to experts or non-experts using information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes and discusses written, oral and visual communication at an advanced level by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops solutions on social, scientific and ethical issues related to the field and supports the development of these values at national and international level. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to course, course content, requirements, and assessment of the course | No preparation needed. | |
| 2 | Concepts and Theories within Contemporary Developmental Science: An Overview | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 3 | Philosophical and Scientific Roots of Contemporary Developmental Science | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 4 | Gelişimle ilgili Meta-Kuramsal Modeller | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 5 | Theoretical Roots of Contemporary Developmental Science: Nomothetic (Stage) Approach. | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 6 | Theoretical Roots of Contemporary Developmental Science: Differential, and Idiographic (Ipsative) Approaches | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 7 | Toward Resolving the Nature–Nurture Controversy: Contributions and Implications of the Scholarship of Anne Anastasi | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review of the content and exam preparation. | |
| 9 | Toward Resolving the Nature–Nurture Controversy: Contributions and Implications of the Scholarship of Schneirla | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 10 | The Orthogenetic Principle and the Resolution of the Continuity–Discontinuity Issue: Contributions and Implications of the Work of Heinz Werner | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 11 | Continuation of The Orthogenetic Principle and the Resolution of the Continuity–Discontinuity Issue: Contributions and Implications of the Work of Heinz Werner | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 12 | Relational Developmental Systems-Based Theories: Comparative, Evolutionary, and Ontogenetic Conceptions | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 13 | Continuation of Relational Developmental Systems-Based Theories: Comparative, Evolutionary, and Ontogenetic Conceptions | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 14 | Relational Developmental Systems-Based Theories: Sample Cases | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 15 | Continuation of the Relational Developmental Systems-Based Theories: Sample Cases | Completing readings and required preparation. | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review of the content and exam preparation. | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review of the content and exam preparation. |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 17 | 4 | 68 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 4 | 12 | 48 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 188 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 7,52 | ||
| ECTS | 8 ECTS | ||