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| Code | CGP243 |
| Name | Children Psychology and Mental Health |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. BURCU SULTAN ABBAK |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
In this course, it is aimed that students gain basic information about child mental health, comprehend the importance of mental health, have knowledge about the theories and practices underlying mental health, and transfer their knowledge to children and their families in the educational environment.
Course Content
Definition of mental health, importance of mental health, historical development of mental health, theories about mental health, characteristics of individuals with and without mental health, emotional, behavioral and adaptation problems in children.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Lecturer Notes Dr. Burcu Sultan ABBAK
Notes
Babaroglu, A. (2018). Child Psychology and Mental Health. Visa publishing : Ankara Firat, M., Kaya Bagdas, C. (2021). Child Psychology and Mental Health. Educational Book : Ankara
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the features of mental health development process in childhood. |
| LO02 | Defines the mental and behavioral disorders in childhood. |
| LO03 | Explains the reasons for the mental and behavioral disorders in childhood. |
| LO04 | Applies the right approaches against mental and behavioral disorders in childhood. |
| LO05 | It helps families to reach specialists in the face of mental and behavioral disorders in childhood. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic updated theoretical knowledge in the field of child development, necessary information for practice, necessary education and training tools and resources | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The students will be able to use the tools, materials, materials and communication technologies in the working processes related to the field. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Supports children's correct use of Turkish | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods, activities and techniques, taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The students will be able to use a foreign language to follow the innovations in the field. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares educational materials supporting the developmental areas (physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development areas) of children in pre-school education institutions and special education institutions and organizes educational environments. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Participates in group work or individual and acts with the group | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have basic theoretical knowledge about mathematics and social sciences (History, Turkish etc.). | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It reflects the philosophy, general characteristics and requirements of each element and classroom management of the program to its applications. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Occupational safety, worker health, occupational accidents, environmental protection and climate knowledge. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | He recognizes himself as an individual; uses their creativity and strengths and improves their weaknesses. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates effectively with other stakeholders, especially children and parents. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows the characteristics of children with special needs, plans and implements the educational process for these children | 5 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops the ability to explore research methods, explore and produce alternative solutions. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant laws, regulations and legislation as an example to the society with its external appearance, attitudes and behaviors. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Definition and Importance of Mental Health | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 2 | The History and Theories of Mental Health | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 3 | The characteristics of Persons with Mental Disorder and Persons without it | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 4 | Behaviour and Adaptation Problems in Children (stuttering) | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 5 | Behaviour and Adaptation Problems in Children (Thumbsucking-nail biting) | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 6 | Behaviour and Adaptation Problems in Children (Enuresis-Encopresis) | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Behaviour and Adaptation Problems in Children (Jealousy-Obstinacy-Tics) | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preperation for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Behaviour and Adaptation Problems in Children (Sleeping and Eating Disorders) | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Behaviour and Adaptation Problems in Children (Phobias-Lying) | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 11 | Behaviour and Adaptation Problems in Children (Aggression) | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 12 | eficit and Hyperactivity Disorder | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 13 | Autism and Childhood Schizophrenia | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Learning Disorders and Basic Physical Dysfunctions | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | The effects of Special cases in family on mental health of child (divorce, step parents, parental death etc.) | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preperation for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preperation for exam | 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 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||