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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: CGE017
Course Name: Development in Superior and Special Talents
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): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayşegül İşlekeller Bozca
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course for each student;

The aim of this course is to provide the students with the ability to prepare an educational program suitable for the developmental characteristics of gifted children and to provide the students with the ability to offer suggestions for their families.
Course Content: Definitions and concepts of superior and special ability, giftedness and environment, giftedness and inheritance, gender and giftedness, developmental and educational characteristics of gifted children, individual differences in gifted and gifted children, educational needs of gifted children and educational arrangements, cognitive , social-emotional needs, problems faced by gifted children and their solutions, gifted people and their families.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explains the basic concepts of gifted education to the participants.
2) Discusses the skills required for special education.
3) Examines the differentiations to be made in the education of gifted children.
4) Examines theories of intelligence.
5) Examines the developmental characteristics of gifted children.
6) Examines the diagnosis stages of gifted children.
7) Makes educational program designs for gifted children.
8) Explains the education models.
9) Explain the social emotional guidance of gifted children.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Intelligence Definitions and History
2) Intelligence Definitions and History
3) Theories of Gifted Intelligence
4) Developmental Characteristics of the Gifted Children
5) Developmental characteristics of gifted children
6) Diagnosing gifted children
7) Diagnosing Gifted Children
8) Midterm
9) Educational strategies of gifted children
10) Educational strategies of gifted children
11) Curriculum models for gifted children
12) Program models for gifted children
13) Evaluation of programs for gifted children
14) Guidance for gifted children
15) Attitudes and characteristics of teachers
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Eric P. Widmater, Hershel Raff, Kevin T. Strang, Vander İnsan Fizyolojisi
References: Eric P. Widmater, Hershel Raff, Kevin T. Strang, Vander İnsan Fizyolojisi

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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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

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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. 1
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. 3
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. 1
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development. 1
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. 3
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. 1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 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 Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 5 18
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 64