OKLZ304 Children's Mental Health

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code OKLZ304
Name Children's Mental Health
Term 2023-2024 Academic Year
Semester 6. 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 Doç. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to explore the definition and significance of mental health, history of mental health, related theories to mental health, the properties of individuals who are heathy and unhealty, diagnosis and treatment of the behavior and adaptation problems of children, the effects of special family situations to children's mental health.

Course Content

Definition and significance of mental health, history of mental health, related theories to mental health, the properties of individuals who are heathy and unhealty, diagnosis and treatment of the behavior and adaptation problems of children (such as stuttering, mutism, enürezis), enkoprezis, thumb sucking, nail biting, agresivenes, fidgeting, stubborness, jealousy, sleep disorders, eating disorders, fear, hyperactivity and attention disorder, school fobia, stealing, lying), the effects of special family situations (divorce, steppe parents, death of a parent) to children's mental health.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Yörükoğlu, A. (2021). Çocuk ruh sağlığı: Çocuk yetiştirme sanatı ve kişilik gelişimi. İstanbul: Özgür Yayınları.

Notes

Case examples related to children's mental health


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explain the related concepts mental health.
LO02 Explain the history of mental health.
LO03 Explain the related theories to mental health.
LO04 Explain the properties of individuals who are heathy and unhealty.
LO05 Examines the behavior and adaptation problems of childrenand works with the specialists.
LO06 Explain the effects of special family situations (divorce, steppe parents, death of a parent) to children's mental health.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 5
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses family involvement strategies actively.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology .
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks.
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama.
PLO19 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction, course content, objectives and requirements No preparation needed. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Developmental Context of Mental Health Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
3 Scope of Mental Health and the Concepts of Normal and Anormal Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
4 Historical Roots of Mental Health and Developmental Psychopathology Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Developmental Psychopathology, Risks and Resiliency Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Approaches to Mental Health (Neuralogy, Genetics and the Individal Context) Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Approaches to Mental Health (Family and Social Context) Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reviewing all the course materials Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
9 Childhood Fears and Fobias, Attachment Disorders, Sexual Abuse Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
10 Mental Retardation, Speech and Language Pathology, Learning Disabilities Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
11 Autism, ADHD, Childhood Depressions Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
12 Anxiety Disorders, Tics, Jealousy Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Sleep Disorders, Eating Disorders, Enuresis and Encopresis Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
14 Conduct Disorders Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
15 Wrap up and evaluation of the course Reviewing the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
16 Term Exams Reviewing all the course materials Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Reviewing all the course materials 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: 11.05.2023 01:05