Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Developmental Psychology 2 PAE201 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet SAPANCI
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet SAPANCI (Güz)
Goals The main aim of this course is to examine the physical, mental, emotional and social development of the individual during his lifetime.
Course Content Transition to adulthood (appearing adulthood); basic characteristics of young adulthood, developmental tasks specific to young adulthood, establishing close relationships in young adulthood, adaptation to working life in young adulthood; The main features of the importance of mid-adulthood, development tasks specific to mid-adulthood and problems that may be encountered, physical development in mid-adulthood, mid-adulthood cognitive development, personality development in mid adulthood, psycho-social development in mid adulthood; basic features of old age, development tasks specific to old age, physical development in old age, personality development in old age, cognitive development in old age and psycho-social development in old age.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows transition to adulthood (emerging adulthood) and the characteristics of young adulthood.
2 It gives examples from daily life to the relationship between mid adult development tasks and problems that may be encountered.
3 Understand the basic features of the old age.
4 Explain the effect of physical development, personality development, cognitive development and psycho-social development on the individual's functionality level in old age.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Developmental features of the transition period (emerging adulthood) Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week The main features of young adulthood Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Development tasks in young adulthood Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Establishing a close relationship in young adulthood Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Establishing a close relationship in young adulthood Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Adaptation to working life in young adulthood Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week The main features of middle adulthood Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week midterm Other Activities, Research
9. Week Development tasks specific to mid adulthood and problems that may be encountered Interview, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Physical development, cognitive development, personality development, psycho-social development in middle adulthood. Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week The main features of the old age period Other Activities, Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Development tasks in old age Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Physical development, personality development in old age, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Other Activities
14. Week General Review of the Semester Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
*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 Explains the basic concepts and principles related to the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance
2 Supports individuals' self-realization and psychological well-being with a multidisciplinary approach by taking into account the new paradigms in the field of counseling and guidance.
3 Understand the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) system and the roles and duties related to guidance and counseling services within this system.
4 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of counseling and guidance by adapting it to the needs of the institution (education, health, industry, justice, family counseling centers, employment offices, etc.).
5 Adopts professional values and ethical principles required by the field of counseling and guidance and exhibits appropriate attitudes and behaviors.
6 Is aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based and reflects these theories in their practices.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 3 3 3 3
PY2 3 3 3 0
PY3 1 1 1 1
PY4 1 1 1 1
PY5 3 3 1 1
PY6 0 3 3 0
PY7 2 2 2 2
PY8 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • "Santrock, J.W.(2012). Yaşamboyu Gelişim. (Yay.Haz.-G.Yüksel). Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. " "Santrock, J.W.(2013). Ergenlik. (Yay.Haz.-D.M. Sirez). Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. Gander, M. ve Gardiner, H. (2004). Çocuk ve Ergen Gelişimi. (Yay. Haz. B. Onur) Ankara: Imge Yayınevi. Onur, B. 1997. Gelişim Psikolojisi. İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara. Steinberg, L. (2005) Ergenlik. (Yay. Haz.- F.Çok) Ankara: Imge Yayınevi.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet SAPANCI Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet SAPANCI Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 13 1 13
Other Activities 1 1 1
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 21 21
Final 1 22 22
Classroom Activities 1 3 3
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0