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| Code | SNFS306 |
| Name | Child Psychology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FİLİZ YURTAL |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
To inform you about child development processes; to give information about some basic concepts and research methods used in child development study; to provide an overview of current theories of children's development and also discuss relationships between theories, empirical research strategies and research results; and discussing cultural perceptions about child development
Course Content
Within the scope of this course, the topics of development, factors affecting its development, problems that may be seen in children and the solution of these problems are discussed in childhood from the prenatal period to the end of adolescence.
Course Precondition
No
Resources
Yavuzer, H. (2000). School Age Child with Educational and Developmental Characteristics. Istanbul: Remzi Bookstore
Notes
Yavuzer, H. (1999) Child Psychology Istanbul: Remzi Bookstore.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts of child development and psychology. |
| LO02 | Discusses the principles of development and the factors affecting it. |
| LO03 | Summarizes the peculiarities of different developmental stages of children. |
| LO04 | Compares theories about child development and psychology. |
| LO05 | List the methods used in child development and psychology. |
| LO06 | Explain the effects of negative experiences on children. |
| LO07 | Recognizes the developmental and psychological problems seen in children. |
| LO08 | It offers suggestions for the solution of developmental and psychological problems. |
| LO09 | Cooperates with families in solving problems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the concepts and principles related to the lessons (Mathematics, Turkish, Science, Life Sciences, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Games and Physical Activities, etc.) within the scope of primary school teachers. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It creates unique learning environments according to the developmental characteristics of students studying in the primary school (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade). | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Relates important people (scientists, journalists, painters, writers, etc.) in the historical process with educational practices. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques in the teaching of the courses (Mathematics, Turkish, Science, Life Sciences, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Games and Physical Activities, etc.) in the primary school (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade) curriculum. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes aware of the contribution of artistic works and studies to student development and reflects them on teaching practices. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses scientific process skills in solving problems in the field of primary school teachers. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of high-level thinking skills of students. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans, implements and evaluates the teaching-learning process, taking into account the developmental characteristics of students, their individual differences and the characteristics of the subject area. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It uses different measurement and evaluation methods and techniques in the evaluation of teaching processes and learning products. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops appropriate materials to create effective teaching-learning processes and uses information technologies effectively in this process. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility both individually and together with other relevant persons (family, teacher, administrator, etc.) in solving the problems encountered while carrying out the teaching processes. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops professional knowledge and skills by self-assessment. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates the knowledge gained through individual learning skills with a critical approach. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It meets the educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic, social and technological fields in line with its interests and abilities. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | He/she shares his/her thoughts and suggestions on issues related to his/her field, both orally and in writing. | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It communicates effectively with its stakeholders (students, teacher friends, school management and parents) in the educational process and develops strategies to ensure family participation. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | In the education-teaching process, it acts in accordance with the general aims and basic principles of education. | 2 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Within the scope of lifelong learning, it designs projects and activities to improve its students, social environment and society. | 2 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It follows the scientific, artistic, social, economic and technological phenomena and events that occur in its immediate surroundings, in its country and in the world, and reflects it on its educational practices. | 3 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It takes into account the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of the primary school teachers field in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction. | |
| PLO21 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains knowledge and skills of planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in multigrade classes. | |
| PLO22 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Follows the developments in her/his field from foreign/international sources. | 3 |
| PLO23 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | By adopting universal and root values, she/he becomes a role model for her students and her environment. | 4 |
| PLO24 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Becomes a model by using Turkish correctly and effectively in her/his daily and professional life. | 3 |
| PLO25 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | As a primary school teacher, she/he is knowledgeable and sensitive about the universality of human and child rights, social justice, quality culture, environment, health and work safety. | 3 |
| PLO26 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It analyzes the relationship between educational philosophies and educational programs and reflects them on teaching practices. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of the course | No preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Basic concepts of child development and psychology | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 3 | Principles of Development, Factors Affecting Development | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Characteristics of different developmental stages of children | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Theories of child development and psychology I | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Theories of child development and psychology II | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Methods used in child development and psychology | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Evaluation of child development and psychology | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | The effects of negative experiences on children | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Developmental and psychological problems in children I | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Developmental and psychological problems in children II | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Solution of developmental and psychological problems | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Suggestions for solving problems | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Year-end evaluation | No preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written examination | 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||