Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Development and Learning I COG1157 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery FACE TO FACE
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Zeynep Sena DERDİYOK
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Zeynep Sena DERDİYOK (Güz)
Goals To understand the developmental and learning processes from ages 0 to 18, and to be able to explain concepts related to development and learning.
Course Content Definition of development from 0–18 years, principles of development; factors affecting development; areas of development; theories of development; learning and learning theories; development and learning
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understands the definition and principles of development
2 Explain the concepts of physical, emotional and cognitive development.
3 Understand the theories of personality development.
4 Explain the theories about cognitive and moral development.
5 Understand social and language development.
6 Comprehends behavioral, cognitive and social learning approaches.
7 Synthesize the relationship between development and learning.
8 Explains how to use the appropriate principles of development and learning theories to organize teaching-learning processes
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Course introduction, an introduction to the concepts of development and learning Lecture, Question and Answer
2. Week Fundamental concepts of development and principles of development Lecture, Discussion
3. Week Factors affecting development (heredity, environment, maturation, etc.) Lecture
4. Week An overview of development theories Lecture, Discussion
5. Week Theories of cognitive development Lecture
6. Week Theories of social and emotional development Lecture, Discussion
7. Week Language development and communication skills Lecture, Question and Answer
8. Week Developmental characteristics of infancy (0–2 years) Lecture, Discussion
9. Week Early childhood development (ages 3–6) Lecture, Question and Answer
10. Week Orta çocukluk dönemi gelişimi (6–12 yaş) Lecture, Discussion
11. Week Adolescent development (ages 12–18) Lecture, Discussion
12. Week The concept of learning and types of learning Lecture, Question and Answer
13. Week Introduction to learning theories (behaviorist and cognitive approaches) Lecture, Discussion
14. Week Relationship between development and learning – general assessment 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 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
4 To know the basic concepts and development processes of child development and education field, to keep up-to-date with the developments in the field
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
8 To know how to design and use teaching methods, techniques and equipment related to child development and education
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
11 To have knowledge of nutrition in relation to child development and education and prepare diets
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 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY14 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY15 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Köksal Akyol, A.(2017). (ed). Development in Early Childhood I. Anı publishing. Ankara
  • Senemoğlu, N. (2002). Development, Learning and Teaching. Ankara. Gazi Bookstore
  • Gözün Kahraman, Ö. & Pekdoğan, S. (2022). Child Development I–II (2nd ed.). Nobel Publishing.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Zeynep Sena DERDİYOK Vize 40.00
Öğr. Gör. Zeynep Sena DERDİYOK 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
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 4 4
Homework 14 1 14
Final 1 5 5
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0