CGP243 Children Psychology and Mental Health

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

Information

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 Öğr. Gör.Dr. BURCU SULTAN ABBAK (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


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

Update Time: 15.05.2024 02:03