Child Development | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code: | SHM030 | ||||
Course Name: | Basic Cognitive Processes | ||||
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Course Credits: |
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Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Öğr. Gör. VEDAT GÖKEN | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | BETÜL KOÇARSLAN | ||||
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Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to provide a general view of higher cognitive functions such as thinking, learning, memory and understanding the relationship between human behaviors and executive functions. |
Course Content: | This course includes the definitions and mechanisms of executive functions such as attention, memory, learning, language and thinking. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Has a general view about the brain and brain functions. 2) Gains a general understanding about neuroscience. 3) Recognizes and defines executive functions such as attention, memory and learning. 4) Defines the term 'intelligence'. 5) Has a knowledge about the relationship between giftedness and the environment. 6) Has a general view of current developments about neuroscience. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | The Brain: Definition and Basic Functions | |
2) | Milestones of Neuroscience | |
3) | The limbic system | |
4) | Attention Process | |
5) | Memory and Principles Of Memory | |
6) | Learning | |
7) | The Intelligence | |
8) | Midterm | |
9) | Giftedness and the environment | |
10) | Language and Communication | |
11) | Extraordinary Brains | |
12) | Social Brain | |
13) | The Brain and the Future | |
14) | Current Readings in Neuroscience-1 | |
15) | Current Readings in Neuroscience-2 | |
16) | Final Exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Brain. Carter, R. Davranışsal Nöroloji. Tanrıdağ, O. Sosyal Nörobilim. Tanrıdağ, O. |
References: | Brain. Carter, R. Davranışsal Nöroloji. Tanrıdağ, O. Sosyal Nörobilim. Tanrıdağ, O. |
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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. |
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. |
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 |