PSI441 Cognitive Development

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code PSI441
Name Cognitive Development
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
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 Instructor
1 2
Arş.Gör.Dr. ŞÜKRAN OKUR (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

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
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
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

Update Time: 16.11.2022 11:07