Faculty Of Economıc, Admınıstratıve And Socıal Scıences
Psychology (Englısh)
Course Information
| DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I: INFANCY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Semester | Theoretical | Practice | National Credit | ECTS Credit |
| Hour / Week | |||||
| PSY213 | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites and co-requisites | |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | English |
| Type | Required |
| Level of Course | Bachelor's |
| Lecturer | Prof. Dr. Banu YAZGAN İNANÇ |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Suggested Subject | none |
| Professional practise ( internship ) | None |
| Objectives of the Course | "Course aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to developmental psychology and to the scientific study of development. It is intended that this course may serve as a foundation for future courses in Developmental Psychology. covered and no one topic will be covered in depth. We will cover the major domains of development -biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development - from the prenatal period chronologically,covering each age of the child in turn. Emphasis will be on discovering the many different biological and experiential factors that influence behavior and its development. " |
| Contents of the Course | Developmental psychology is a study of human development from conception to old age. Particular emphasis is placed on the processes and theories through which the individual reaches physical, cognitive, and psychosocial maturity. |
Learning Outcomes of Course
| # | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Defines the developmental periods, processes and issues in development |
| 2 | Summarizes the distinctive features of life-span perspective on development. |
| 3 | Explains the basic theories related to human development. |
| 4 | Explains how life-span development researches are done. |
| 5 | Explains the evolutionary point of view, the genetic basis of development and nature and nurture debate. |
| 6 | Describes the physical, cognitive and socio-emotional changes particular to developmental periods. |
Course Syllabus
| # | Subjects | Teaching Methods and Technics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | History, theory and methods | Lectures |
| 2 | Heredity and conception | Lecturing and discussion |
| 3 | Prenatal development | Lecturing and discussion |
| 4 | Birth and newborn baby | Presentation Demonstration |
| 5 | İnfancy: Physical development | Presentation Demonstration |
| 6 | İnfancy: Cognitive development | Presentation Demonstration |
| 7 | Moral Development, Values and Religion | Presentation Demonstration |
| 8 | midterm | |
| 9 | İnfancy: Social and emotional development | Presentation Demonstration |
| 10 | Early childhood: Physical development | Presentation Demonstration |
| 11 | Early childhood: Cognitive development | Presentation Demonstration |
| 12 | Early childhood: Social and emotional development | Presentation Demonstration |
| 13 | Middle childhood: Physical development | Presentation Demonstration |
| 14 | Middle childhood: Cognitive development | Presentation Demonstration |
| 15 | Middle childhood: Social and emotional development | Presentation Demonstration |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Course Syllabus
| # | Material / Resources | Information About Resources | Reference / Recommended Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Spencer A. Rathus, Childhood and Adolescence; Voyages in Development, 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0-495-90408-3 " | ||
| 2 | Essentials of human development a life-span view, Robert V. Kail, John C. Cavanough, 2017 | ||
| 3 | Yaşam Boyu Gelişim, John W. Santrock, 2012. |
Method of Assessment
| # | Weight | Work Type | Work Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40% | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam |
| 2 | 60% | Final Exam | Final Exam |
Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Method of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defines the developmental periods, processes and issues in development | 3 | 1͵2 |
| 2 | Summarizes the distinctive features of life-span perspective on development. | 1 | 1͵2 |
| 3 | Explains the basic theories related to human development. | 1 | 1͵2 |
| 4 | Explains how life-span development researches are done. | 1 | 1͵2 |
| 5 | Explains the evolutionary point of view, the genetic basis of development and nature and nurture debate. | 7 | 1͵2 |
| 6 | Describes the physical, cognitive and socio-emotional changes particular to developmental periods. | 7 | 1͵2 |
Work Load Details
| # | Type of Work | Quantity | Time (Hour) | Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Duration | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| 2 | Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| 3 | Presentation and Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Web Research, Library and Archival Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Document/Information Listing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Preparation for Midterm Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| 9 | Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Midterm Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Midterm Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Final Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Final Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Preparation for Final Exam | 1 | 27 | 27 |
| 16 | Final Exam | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| 150 | ||||