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| 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) | Doç. Dr. Hande BABA KAYA (Güz) |
| 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. |
| # | 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 |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to "Developmental Psychology": Historical background, Theoretical Perspectives | Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 2. Week | Contemporary developmental psychology - Period Theories, Research Methods | Research, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 3. Week | Prenatal period, Pregnancy and childbirth | Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 4. Week | Profile of infancy: Physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development | Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 5. Week | Profile of Early Childhood: Physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development | Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 6. Week | Social-Emotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Family and School | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 7. Week | Profile of Adolescence: Physical Development and Growth in Adolescence | Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 8. Week | Adolescence Profile: Physical Development and Growth During Adolescence | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 9. Week | Cognitive, Social and Emotional Development in Adolescence | Research, 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 | Research, 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 | Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 14. Week | Death: Expectations, beliefs and reception | Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | The program is designed in full compliance with the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) Level 7 standards. Graduates leave the program having acquired the following core competency areas: • KNOWLEDGE: Advanced knowledge and understanding specialized in the field of physical education and sports. • SKILLS: Research, analysis, material development, and teaching skills. • COMPETENCE — INDEPENDENT STUDY: Ability to independently conduct advanced academic and professional studies. • COMPETENCE — LEARNING: Lifelong learning awareness and self-directed learning skills. • COMPETENCE — COMMUNICATION: Effective written, oral, and digital communication skills. • COMPETENCE — SOCIAL: Ethical behavior, democratic values, and awareness of social responsibility. • COMPETENCE — FIELD-SPECIFIC: Compliance with professional standards, legal regulations, and ethical principles. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 | ||
