| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY2001 | Developmental Psychology I | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Instructor DENİZ ÖZKAN GÖKTÜRK |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞE MELTEM BUDAK |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | The Developmental Psychology course aims to define human development throughout the life-span, from birth to death. In the first semester of this two-semester course, we discuss theories of development and examine physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from infancy through middle childhood. We review biological, social and cultural factors that interact in developmental changes in a growing child’s life. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Explain research problems, scientific method, research designs of lifespan developmental studies. 2. Explain and compare theories of development. 3.Define biological and environmental foundations of development; evaluate the interaction between the two. 4. Explain prenatal development as well as issues related to the health and capabilities of the newborn. 5. Explain physical and cognitive development in infancy and early and middle childhood. 6. Explain social and emotional development in infancy and early and middle childhood. 7. Evaluate familial, societal, cultural and biological influences on human development. |
| This course defines history, theory and research strategies in Developmental Psychology, biological and environmental foundations, prenatal development, birth, and the new born baby, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development in infancy and toddlerhood, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development in early childhood, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development in middle childhood. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction and orientation | |
| 2) | Course history, theory and research techniques | |
| 3) | Course history, theory and research techniques | |
| 4) | Biological and environmental bases | |
| 5) | Prenatal development, birth, and newborn baby | |
| 6) | Physical development in infancy and toddlerhood | |
| 7) | Cognitive development in infancy and toddlerhood | |
| 8) | Social and emotional development in infancy and toddlerhood | |
| 9) | Review / Midterm exam | |
| 10) | Physical and cognitive development in early childhood | |
| 11) | Physical and cognitive development in early childhood | |
| 12) | Social and emotional development in early childhood | |
| 13) | Physical and cognitive development in middle childhood | |
| 14) | Social and emotional development in middle childhood | |
| 15) | Final | |
| 16) | Final |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Berk, L. E. (2018). Development through the lifespan (7th ed.). Pearson. |
| References: | Dönem boyunca ek kaynaklar verilecektir./ Additional readings will be given throughout the semester. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 5 |
| Quizzes | 1 | % 25 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 60 |
| Midterms | 2 | 30 |
| Final | 1 | 18 |
| Total Workload | 150 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | 5 |
| 2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | 5 |
| 3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | 5 |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 3 |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 1 |
| 6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | |
| 7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | 3 |
| 8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | 1 |
| 9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |