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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: CGE101
Course Name: Introduction to Child Development
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
2
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
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.Üy.Didem Elitez
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to improve basic knowledge about basic concepts, principles, developmental areas, factors affecting development, theories of ecological system, aspects of child development, development and birth in prenatal period.
Course Content: In this course, the following subjects will be discussed: the basic concepts regarding child development, fields of development, factors affecting development, ecological systems theory, the principles and periods of development, perspectives on child development, development at the pre-term birth and birth.

Learning Outcomes

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Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic concepts
2) Principles of development
3) Factors affecting development
4) Developmental periods and developmental tasks
5) Prenatal development
6) Development in Infancy
7) Mid Term
8) Development in early childhood
9) Development in middle childhood
10) Development in adoolescence
11) Child development professionals
12) Child development professionals
13) Teamwork: Multdisciplinary, Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary working
14) Role of child development professionals in health sciences
15) Final exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Bebekler ve Çocuklar, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Laura E. Berk
References: Bayhan, P. S. VE Artan, İ. (2004).Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi. Morpa Yayınevi
Santrock, J. W. (Çeviri Editörü: Galip Yüksek). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim. Mc Graw Hill.
Mc.Davitt, T.M. & Ormrod, J.E. (2010). Child Development and Education. Pearson.
Bacanlı, H. (2002). Gelişim ve Öğrenme . NOBEL

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. 3 3
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. 3
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
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. 3
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. 3
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development. 3
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. 3
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development. 3
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. 1
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 1
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. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 50
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 15 30
Study Hours Out of Class 2 10
Homework Assignments 6 12
Midterms 2 4
Final 1 2
Total Workload 58