Speech and Language Therapy
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: DKT040
Course Name: Developmental and Learning Psychology
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
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: Araş. Gör. SÜHEYLANUR SAL
Course Lecturer(s): Nucan Alpüran
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Understanding the foundations and content of development and learning. To learn cognitive development, moral development according to personality development, behaviorist and cognitive approaches, and to acquire learning styles and strategies.
Course Content: To explain concepts based on the basic principles of psychology. To understand student behavior within the scope of developmental and learning psychology and to acquire the necessary behavior regulation methods and skills. To contribute to the professional and personality development of students. To benefit from the knowledge of developmental psychology in learning and teaching. To explain the factors affecting learning. Explaining the basics of learning. Explain and elaborate learning theories. Trying to understand the relationships between learning theories. Using learning theories in teaching and learning.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explains the meaning, scope and function of the concept of psychology. List the history of psychology and the approaches that guide the science of psychology. Explains the views on the need and importance of the field of development and learning psychology science. Explains the methods used in developmental and learning psychology. List the research techniques used in developmental and learning psychology.
2) Recognize psychosocial development theories. Explains the stages of psychosocial development according to developmental periods.
3) Defines concepts related to physical and motor growth. Explains physical and motor development in pre-school, primary and secondary education. Distinguishes physical and motor development differences according to gender differences. It introduces the symptoms of sexual development in boys and girls. Lists responsibilities regarding physical and motor development during the teaching process.
4) Explains the Concept of Learning Psychology. Explains the formation process of learning according to the behaviorist approach. Discusses the differences and similarities in the approaches of behavioral theorists. List the basic principles of behaviorist learning theory. Explains the effects of previous experiences on behavior and learning.
5) Social Learning Theory Understands social learning theory. Explains the relationship between model and observer. Lists the basic principles of the theory. Explains learning processes in social learning theory. List social learning theory and educational principles.
6) Explains the basic concepts of Gestalt Theory. Lists how to use the laws of Gestalt theory in practice. Explains the positive aspects and limitations of Gestalt theory. Evaluates the basic concepts, principles, positive aspects and limitations of the humanistic approach.
7) Explains the information flow process in mental structure. List memory types and their properties. It distinguishes which type of information is stored in which memory. Explains how to use cognitive processes effectively in the act of learning. It determines which stage of the cognitive process the learning deficits arise from. Explains executive functions. Introduces the information processing model and compares it with other learning theories.
8) List the factors affecting learning. List the factors related to the learner. In learning; Explains the concepts of age, intelligence, motivation, general arousal and anxiety, physiological state, and transfer of previous learning. Explains individual differences in learning and their consequences.
9) Biological Foundations of Learning Understands the biological foundations of learning. Explains how learning outcomes are recorded in the brain. It explains between which parts of the brain thinking, cognition and learning occur.
10) Explains the basic concepts of learning and teaching. Recognizes the quality of learning. Distinguishes between innate and learned behaviors.
11) It defines personality. Understands different theoretical views about personality development and makes evaluations in terms of personality development. Evaluates the relationship of personality development theories with educational processes. Explains the process of moral development within the framework of moral development theories. Lists the requirements of a healthy moral development scientifically.
12) Explains terms related to cognitive development and language development. Explains Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Discusses different views on language development. Evaluates the impact of developmental principles on ensuring children's cognitive and language development.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Cognitive Approaches to Learning yok
1) The Basis and Historical Development of the Concept of Psychology yok
2) Developmental Principles and Periods yok
3) Physical Development yok
4) Social-Emotional Development yok
5) Cognitive Development and Language Development yok
6) Personality Development and Social Development yok
7) Basic Concepts of Learning and Teaching yok
8) Concept of Learning Psychology yok
9) Learning Factors yok
10) Biological Foundations of Learning yok
11) Gestalt Theory yok
12) Social Learning Theory yok
13) Behavioral Approaches to Learning yok
14) Cognitive Approaches to Learning yok
14) Cognitive Approaches to Learning yok

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: yoktur
References: Kolektif Yazarlı. (2019) Gelişim Psikolojisi. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Ed. Uğur Gürgan.

Dander, MJ., Gardiner HW. (1999). Child and Adolescent Development. Minnesota: İmge Y.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Prepare and implement therapy programs to prevent, evaluate, diagnose and diagnose language and speech disorders by using original theoretical and practical knowledge and equipments acquired in the field. Change or terminate the process and application where necessary.
1) -To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field. -To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. - To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions on the issues related to the field; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing. - Being able to carry out an advanced study in the field independently.
2) Have the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques related to language and speech therapy.
3) Comprehends the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge.
4) To apply the historical development of the profession and the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of language and speech disorders according to the principles of professional ethics.
5) Applies the principles of professional development and learning, communication and social skills in the fields of work.
6) Use the acquired knowledge, skills and problem solving skills in the field of language and speech therapy as interdiscipliner, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary.
7) To be able to conceptualize the events and phenomena related to language and speech therapy; examine with scientific methods and techniques; interpret the data, evaluate, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on evidence and research.
8) Participates in all stages of research and project applications by using technological tools and materials in the field of language and speech therapy.
9) Using the English at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1, he follows the scientific sources in his field and communicates with his colleagues.
10) It integrates the knowledge of language and speech disorders with its own applications, and realizes it and shares it with professional staff.
11) Uses information technologies and course materials individually or in group by taking responsibility in teaching-learning process effectively, producing solutions and gaining habit of life-long research and learning.
12) Access to current information by using scientific sources, legal regulations and related information technologies. Makes theoretical and / or practical research, takes part as a researcher in projects in his / her field, presents his / her findings orally and in writing in national and / or international meetings and / or publish them.
13) Evaluates and analyzes the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge by using research methods and techniques to reach scientific knowledge, develops and interprets solutions based on evidence.
14) It considers and respects individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and traditions, and their daily activity, role and participation effects.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Prepare and implement therapy programs to prevent, evaluate, diagnose and diagnose language and speech disorders by using original theoretical and practical knowledge and equipments acquired in the field. Change or terminate the process and application where necessary.
1) -To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field. -To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. - To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions on the issues related to the field; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing. - Being able to carry out an advanced study in the field independently.
2) Have the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques related to language and speech therapy.
3) Comprehends the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge.
4) To apply the historical development of the profession and the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of language and speech disorders according to the principles of professional ethics.
5) Applies the principles of professional development and learning, communication and social skills in the fields of work.
6) Use the acquired knowledge, skills and problem solving skills in the field of language and speech therapy as interdiscipliner, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary.
7) To be able to conceptualize the events and phenomena related to language and speech therapy; examine with scientific methods and techniques; interpret the data, evaluate, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on evidence and research.
8) Participates in all stages of research and project applications by using technological tools and materials in the field of language and speech therapy.
9) Using the English at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1, he follows the scientific sources in his field and communicates with his colleagues.
10) It integrates the knowledge of language and speech disorders with its own applications, and realizes it and shares it with professional staff.
11) Uses information technologies and course materials individually or in group by taking responsibility in teaching-learning process effectively, producing solutions and gaining habit of life-long research and learning.
12) Access to current information by using scientific sources, legal regulations and related information technologies. Makes theoretical and / or practical research, takes part as a researcher in projects in his / her field, presents his / her findings orally and in writing in national and / or international meetings and / or publish them.
13) Evaluates and analyzes the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge by using research methods and techniques to reach scientific knowledge, develops and interprets solutions based on evidence.
14) It considers and respects individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and traditions, and their daily activity, role and participation effects.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Final 1 % 50
Final Pratik 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Homework Assignments 14 14 14 14 588
Midterms 1 1 1 1 3
Final 1 1 1 1 3
Total Workload 594