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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI207 |
| Name | Developmental Psychology |
| Term | 2025-2026 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 |
Cem SOYLU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to discuss issues in developmental psychology from fertilization to adolescence in light of theoretical knowledge and recent research findings, and to examine patterns of development and change across different chronological ages.
Course Content
This course explores current debates, research methods, and developmental theories in developmental psychology, beginning with physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development across different life stages up to adolescence. Approximately 75% of the course content will be drawn from the textbook, while the remaining 25% will consist of recent research findings published within the last three years, as well as experiments related to developmental psychological theories.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Santrock, J. W. (2011). Life-Span Development (13. Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Notes
Berk, L. E. (2012). Infants and Children: Prenatal Through Middle Childhood (7. Edition) Pearson Education. Shaffer, D. R. & Kipp, K. (2014). Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence (9th Edition). Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students will be able to explain the fundamental debates in developmental psychology |
| LO02 | Students will be able to understand contemporary approaches and theories in developmental psychology. |
| LO03 | Students will be able to critically approach developmental processes from different perspectives. |
| LO04 | Students will be able to describe the processes and stages related to the nature of human development. |
| LO05 | Students will be able to explain the prenatal development process. |
| LO06 | Students will be able to explain physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development in infancy. |
| LO07 | Students will be able to explain physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development in early childhood. |
| LO08 | Students will be able to explain physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development in middle and late childhood. |
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. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction and syllabus review. What is Development? | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Chapter 1: Life-span Perspective (p. 6-21) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Chapter 1: Life-span perspective (p. 22-45) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Chapter 2: Biological Beginnings (p. 52-78) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Chapter 3: Prenatal Development and Birth (p. 70-109) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Chapter 4: Physical Development in Infancy (p. 110-144) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Chapter 5: Cognitive Development in Infancy (p. 145-159) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Chapter 5: Cognitive Development in Infancy (p. 160-176) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Chapter 6: Socioemotional Development in Infancy (p. 177-205) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood (p. 206-240) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Chapter 8: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood (p. 241-273) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood (p. 274-311) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Chapter 10: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood (p.312-347) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General Lecture Overview and Q&A Session | Reading handouts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Terms Exams | Exam prepartation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam prepertation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 175 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 7,00 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||