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Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PIY5077

Course Name:

Advanced Developmental Psychology

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EMİNE BEYHAN MERİÇ

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Ezgi Ildırım

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to examine and evaluate current research topics and findings in the field of developmental psychology theoretically and methodically.
Course Content:	This course examines the basic concepts in developmental psychology, developmental perspective, developmental theories, research methods, and physical, cognitive and socioemotional development from conception to adolescence.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To explain basic concepts related to life-span development
2) to explain the theories of developmental psychology
3) To know the research methods of developmental psychology.
4) To explain the physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes that occur in different periods of development
5) To able compare developmental periods with each other.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
2)	Developmental Psychology concepts and theories	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
3)	Developmental Periods	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
4)	Physical Development/Cognitive/Personality/Moral Development During Childhood	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
5)	Physical / Cognitive / Personality / Moral Development During Adolescence	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
6)	Adulthood: Developmental Approach	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
7)	Physical / Cognitive / Personality Change in Old Age	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
8)	Midterm	exam
9)	Parent-Child Interaction	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
10)	Psychosexual and Psychosocial Theory in Developmental Psychology	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
11)	Piaget's Cognitive Theory	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
12)	Information Processing Theory in Developmental Psychology	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
13)	Current Research in Developmental Psychology	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
14)	Evaluation of the Semester	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
15)	Final	exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi
References:	Aydın, B. (2002). Gelişim Psikolojisi. SFN Televizyon,Tanıtım Tasarım Yayıncılık Ltd. Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık,Ölüm. İmge Kitapevi

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.	2
2) Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology			3		3
3) They can follow current issues and research in the field of psychology.	3	2		3
4) Students can comprehend theories and studies in the psychology field.
5) Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.	2		3		2
6) Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity		3
7) Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes		3		2
8) Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline			3
9) Students apply evidence based scientific studies.	2		2
10) Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.	3				2
11) Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.		2		2
12) Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning					2
13) Students can systematically transfer current developments in the field of psychology and their own studies to groups in and out of the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.		2		3
14) Students are able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of psychology with the knowledge from different disciplines.	3		3		2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.
2)	Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology
3)	They can follow current issues and research in the field of psychology.
4)	Students can comprehend theories and studies in the psychology field.
5)	Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.
6)	Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity
7)	Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes
8)	Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline
9)	Students apply evidence based scientific studies.
10)	Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.
11)	Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.
12)	Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning
13)	Students can systematically transfer current developments in the field of psychology and their own studies to groups in and out of the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
14)	Students are able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of psychology with the knowledge from different disciplines.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	75
Midterms	1	50
Final	1	80
Total Workload		205