Child Development
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: CGE043
Course Name: Chıld Abuse And Neglect
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. DİDEM ELİTEZ
Course Lecturer(s): Didem Elitez
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Students should learn the concepts of neglect and abuse, be able to communicate with children who can be considered as a risk group in neglect and abuse (children working on the streets and in need of protection, workers) by knowing their developmental characteristics. Be able to learn the ways of interdisciplinary cooperation in child neglect and abuse and the methods that can be followed in children who have been neglected and abused. It is aimed to monitor the developmental processes of neglected and abused children and to learn communication skills with these children.
Course Content: Definition of neglect, abuse and violence, examining the characteristics of neglected and abused children from various aspects (development, socio-demographic etc.), identifying the child who is thought to be neglected or abused, planning the paths to be followed and monitoring the process, Information about children, the definition of worker children, the developmental characteristics of these children, and the risks they may face are explained.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Have information about the fundamental rights recognized by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child,
2) At the end of this course, the student can learn the definition of the concepts of neglect and abuse.
3) Can examine neglected and abused children developmentally,
4) Can plan the ways to be followed in children who have been neglected and abused,
5) To learn the concepts of children in need of protection, street children, children working on the streets, and child workers, to communicate with these children, to know the developmental characteristics of these children, and to produce solutions to the problems that may arise in these children,
6) Recognizes situations of neglect and abuse that threaten the child's best interests and obtains information on taking necessary precautions,
7) Obtains information about the necessary initiatives to protect the best interests of the child
8) Can provide guidance to families and educational institutions regarding children's rights.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course introduction
2) Definition of Child Neglect and Abuse; Historical Patterns of Child Neglect and Abuse; Explanatory Models
3) Risk Factors of Child Neglect and Abuse; Prevalence of Neglect and Abuse; Neglected Species
4) What are the Types of Child Abuse? Physical Abuse; Physical Abuse at School; Peer Bullying
5) Physical Abuse-Social Anxiety Disorder; Effects of Physical Abuse on Children
6) Sexual Abuse and Its Symptoms
7) Pedophilia; Incest; Sexual Abuse in the Institution
8) Midterm exam
9) Child Pornography; Sexual Abuse and the Internet
10) Underage Marriages; Child Monitoring Centers
11) Emotional Abuse; Economic Exploitation; Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome
12) Difference Between Neglect and Abuse; Protection Against Neglect and Abuse
13) Difference Between Neglect and Abuse; Protection Against Neglect and Abuse
14) Judicial Interview Process with the Child, fundamental rights recognized by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
15) Preparation for the final
16) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Polat, O (2007).Tüm Boyutlarıyla Çocuk İstismarı 2 Önleme ve Rehabilitasyon. Seçkin yayıncılık, Ankara.
Cynthia C,T (2009). Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect Allyn & Bacon Edition: (8th Edition). USA.
Cynthia C,T ( (2001) When Children are Abused: An Educator's Guide to Intervention. Allyn & Bacon Edition: USA.
References: Ders notları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic.
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively.
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility.
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments.
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development.
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions.
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance.
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development.
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family.
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development.
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices.
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development.
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic. 2
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively. 2
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility. 2
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments. 2
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development. 2
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions. 2
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance. 2
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development. 2
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family. 2
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development. 2
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices. 2
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development. 2
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 2
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 2
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development. 2

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 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 15 78
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 110