Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Child Psychology and Mental Health COG2202 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Dr. Hacer ALEMDAR
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course, students get information and competence about children psychology.
Course Content children's mental health, mental health theories, children recognize and evaluate compliance and behavioral disorders in children, early childhood in their defense mechanism
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Know children
2 Follow the development of personality and individuality in childhood
3 Identify the sources of adaptation and behavioral problems in children
4 Guide the teacher to the formation of a balanced personality in children
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Children Mental Health
2. Week Theories on Children's Mental Health
3. Week recognition and assesment of children
4. Week Family Mental Health
5. Week Children and Family realitionship
6. Week Defense mechanisms in childhood Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Exceptions and children in the family
8. Week School and Children
9. Week the mental health of children who need special education
10. Week Adaptation problems in children Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Behavioral problems in children Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Children with Special Educational Needs
13. Week Emotional problems seen in children Presentation (Preparation), Interview
14. Week Case examples Research, Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To raise individuals who are committed to Atatürk’s reforms and principles and to Turkish Independence, patriotic, and have a republican vision
2 To know the structure and rules of Turkish language, to use Turkish properly and effectively
3 To spend effort for children to use Turkish accurately
5 To possess knowledge and skills about children’s psychology and mental health
6 To possess knowledge about children’s health and diseases
7 To implement teaching and learning processes by taking into account children’s development and individual differences
9 To perform drama, play and music events that support child development and education
10 To possess professional ethics, responsibility and qualities as a child development specialist
12 To have children gain the skills needed for primary education
13 To implement appropriate educational activities for children requiring special education and offer guidance
14 To understand the relations among the society, the family, and the child and implement activities for family involvement
15 To use information and communication technologies and computer software needed in the field, to perform computer-assisted activities
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 3 0 3 0
PY2 5 0 5 0
PY3 4 0 4 0
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 0 5 0
PY7 3 0 3 0
PY9 2 0 2 0
PY10 5 5 5 5
PY12 4 0 4 0
PY13 4 0 4 0
PY14 3 0 3 0
PY15 2 0 2 0
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Child Mental Health.dt. Yasemin Aydoğan Gülümser Gültekin Akdsuman. Eğiten
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Homework 1 14 2 28
Homework 2 14 1 14
Final 1 2.5 2.5
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0