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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

CGE403

Course Name:

Child Focused Family Counseling

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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. ŞEBNEM GÜMÜŞCÜ

Course Lecturer(s):

Şebnem Gümüşçü

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to introduce students to different family structures, to understand the problems that may arise in family-child relationships and their effects on the development of the child, to understand the principles of child-centered family counseling studies.

Course Content:

Overview of family system and family counseling approaches, Parent and Child Interaction, Attitudes of families towards their children and their effects on children's development, Discipline methods, effects of parent behaviors on children, Participation of the disabled child in the family and psychological processes seen in families, Counselor family interaction, Stages to be followed in child development follow-up and counseling to the family, Guidance to families in educational environments and methods used in educational studies

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Recognizes the impact of families on child development and education,
2) Know how different attitudes and behaviors affect children's personality development
3) Gains the skills to exhibit appropriate approaches to families in different psychological processes
4) Understands the ways to follow child development follow-up
5) Analyzes counseling services appropriate to the needs of the child and his/her family
6) Gains skills related to effective interaction methods with families in educational environments

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview of family system and family counseling approaches
2)	Overview of family system and family counseling approaches
3)	Parent and Child Interaction, healthy family characteristics
4)	Attitudes of families towards their children and their effects on children's development
5)	Discipline methods, effects of parent behavior on children
6)	Participation of the disabled child in the family and psychological processes in families
7)	Stress in families
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Counselor-family interaction
10)	Stages to be followed in child development follow-up and family counseling
11)	Stages to be followed in child development follow-up and family counseling
12)	Methods used in family guidance and education studies in educational settings
13)	Case Presentation
14)	Final-Homework

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Ders Notları, Güncel Akademik Yayınlar

References:

1-Fişek, G., Sükan, Z. (1993). Çocuğunuz ve Siz Türkiye’de Okul Öncesi Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi Projesi, MEB Basımevi, İstanbul
2-Yavuzer, H.(1986). Ana-baba ve Çocuk, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul
3-Nazlı,S.(2007)Aile Danışmanlığı.Anı Yayıncılık,Ankara
4-------(2010)Özel Eğitimde Aile Eğitimi ve Rehberliği(Edit.Atilla Cavkaytar)Maya Akademi Yayıncılık,Ankara
5-Metin,N.(2012).Özel Gereksinimli Çocuğun Aileye Katılımı.(Edit:N.Metin) Maya Akademi Yayıncılık,Ankara

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
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.	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.	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.	3
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.	1
7)	Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance.	1
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.	3
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.	3
12)	Participate the society and other professional groups about child development.	3
13)	Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.	3
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	13	39
Study Hours Out of Class	16	16
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		57