Child Development Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SHM038

Course Name:

Child Abuse and Neglect

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. SEVİL İMERT

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr. Gör. Sevil İMERT

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The primary aim of the course is to raise awareness among students about children who are abused and neglected. In addition, it is aimed to be able to recognize, recognize and prevent child abuse and neglect, to have information about the child who has been abused and neglected, to have information about the situation of abuse and neglect in the world and in our country, to have information about children's rights and legal regulations

Course Content:

Basic concepts of child abuse and neglect, types of abuse, types of neglect, children at risk, children's rights, the effects of child abuse and neglect on children, the situation of abuse and neglect in our country and in the world, relevant laws and prevention of abuse.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knows the definition of child abuse and neglect.
2) Knows the types of child abuse (physical, sexual and emotional abuse)
3) Knows the types of child neglect (physical neglect, emotional neglect, medical neglect, educational neglect and social support neglect).
4) Knows the situation of child abuse and neglect in Turkey and the world.
5) Knows the laws regarding child abuse and neglect.
6) Knows children's rights.
7) Knows the content of the Children's Rights Convention.
8) Knows the studies aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, Child Abuse and Neglect Overview	Lecture Notes
2)	The Concept of Child and Children's Rights from History to the Present	Lecture Notes
3)	Child Abuse and Neglect Laws and Fighting	Lecture Notes
4)	Child Abuse and Negligence in the World and Turkey	Lecture Notes
5)	Child Abuse and Its Types Physical Abuse	Lecture Notes
6)	Physical Abuse	Lecture Notes
7)	Emotional Abuse	Lecture Notes
8)	Midterm exam	-
9)	Sexual Abuse	Lecture Notes
10)	Pedophilia Case	Lecture Notes
11)	Incest	Lecture Notes
12)	Child Neglect and Types	Lecture Notes
13)	The Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect on the Child	Lecture Notes
14)	Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Studies	Lecture Notes
15)	Final Exam	-
16)	Final Exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Polat, O., (2021), Tüm Boyutlarıyla Çocuk İstismarı, (4. Baskı), Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara. Ulukol. Betül ve Koçtürk Nilüfer (ed.). Çocuk İhmali ve İstismarı Temel Bilgiler. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık, 2022.
References:	Ders Notları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Program Outcomes
1) Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
2) Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.
3) Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.
4) Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation.
5) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
6) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
7) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.
8) It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness.
9) It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
10) Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.
11) The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.
12) Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions.
13) Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field.
15) The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
2)	Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.
3)	Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.
4)	Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation.
5)	It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
6)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
7)	Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.
8)	It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness.
9)	It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
10)	Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.
11)	The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.
12)	Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions.
13)	Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression.
14)	Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field.
15)	The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 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	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Total Workload		56