Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- BESÖ503 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 7.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Hande BABA KAYA
Instructor(s)
Goals This course includes the introduction of the field of developmental psychology (history, topics), general theories and stage theories, research methods, biological foundations of development from pre-birth to death, sensory / perceptual, cognitive, emotional and social processes that reveal the changes observed in behaviours at certain stages of life and the effects of the environment such as culture, family, school, profession on the individual.
Course Content Developmental psychology, growth and development profiles, old age and death constitute the general content of this course.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains the historical process of developmental psychology; defines the most important processes, periods and topics in human development, explains the basic theories and research methods
2 Explains the basic views on cognitive changes that occur in childhood and summarises how language development takes place
3 Explain the impact of the socio-emotional environment (parents, friends) on the physical, cognitive and identity development of the individual and the social changes in the school system, parents and families
4 Defines the changing life styles of the individual with advancing age; explains the characteristics of career development, work, leisure time and retirement.
5 Discusses the factors that determine related / important decisions in different periods of development, attitudes towards decisions and psychological dimensions of ways of coping
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to "Developmental Psychology": Historical background, Theoretical Perspectives Interview, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer
2. Week Contemporary developmental psychology - Period Theories, Research Methods Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3. Week Prenatal period, Pregnancy and childbirth Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4. Week Profile of infancy: Physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5. Week Profile of Early Childhood: Physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6. Week Social-Emotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Family and School Question and Answer, Discussion
7. Week Profile of Adolescence: Physical Development and Growth in Adolescence Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8. Week Profile of Adolescence: Physical Development and Growth in Adolescence Research, Fieldwork, Lecture, Question and Answer
9. Week Cognitive, Social and Emotional Development in Adolescence Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10. Week Adulthood Stages, theories and issues Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11. Week Trajectories of Development in Adulthood: Family, Occupation, Environment Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12. Week Old age Health, Physical and Cognitive Development Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13. Week Psychosocial Development in Old Age Discussion, Drama, Case Study
14. Week Death: Expectations, beliefs and reception Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
*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 Has the technological knowledge required by the field of physical education and sport.
6 Plans and conducts scientific research, writes the report of his/her research
10 Has the ability to produce solutions for deficiencies.
10 Has the ability to produce solutions for deficiencies.
11 Publishes a scientific article in a national journal or presents it at a scientific meeting.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 1 1 1 1 1
PY10 1 1 1 1 1
PY11 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Santrock, J. W. (2012).Yaşam Boyu Gelişim. Çeviri Editörü: Galip Yüksel. 13. Basımdan Çeviri. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
  • Onur, B. (2008). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık, Ölüm (8. Baskı). İmge Kitapevi Yayınlar, Ankara.
  • Gander, M.J. ve Gardiner, H.W. (1995). Çocuk ve Ergen Gelişimi. Yayına Hazırlayan: Bekir Onur. Ankara: İmge Kitapevi Yayınlar.
  • Poole, D., Warren. A.,& Nunez, N. (2007) The Story of Human Development. New Jersey:Pearson Prentice Hall. www.prenhall.com/poole
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 15 15
Homework 1 12 12
Homework Preparation 1 12 12
Final 1 18 18
Classroom Activities 15 8.1 121.5
Total Workload 178.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 7.0