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| Code | PSI207 |
| Name | Developmental Psychology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KADİR ÇAKIR |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. İrem ÖZDEMİR
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim is to examine the physical, mental, and emotional changes that occur in an individual from birth to adolescence.
Course Content
The social, emotional, biological, and intellectual transitions from childhood to adolescence. Representative theories of development; methodological issues in developmental research.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Infant and Childeren (2015). Laura E. Berk. Translation (Ed.): N.I.Erdogan, Nobel Publishing, Ankara
Notes
Developmental Psychology (2006). Edited by Alan Slater - Gavin Bremmer, Blackwell. Publishing Ltd, UK
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describe and critique key theoretical perspectives on child development. |
| LO02 | Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method and research designs in developmental pyschology. |
| LO03 | Explain the nature and nurture interaction effect on development. |
| LO04 | Identify key periods and tools of the infants when exploring the world. |
| LO05 | Explain four periods of cognitive development by providing specific examples. |
| LO06 | Demonstrate knowledge of the general physical and cognitive skills development of school-age children. |
| LO07 | Explains the physical and mental development of adolescence. |
| LO08 | Identify the psychosocial developmental stages of adolescents. |
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. | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical perspectives on the nature of childhood | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Research methods in developmental psychology | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Genetics and Heredity | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | The prenatal period, birth and enviromental factors | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Physical growth and motor skills | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Cognitive development in infancy | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Emotional and social development in infancy | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Physical development in early childhood | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Cognitive development in preschool | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Cognitive development in school period | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Physical growth in adolescence | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Cognitive and moral development in adolescence | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | The concept of self in adolescence | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Social problems in adolescence | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Overview | 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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 170 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,80 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||