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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ALD5019 Child Health and Care Spring 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ARZU BUYRUK GENÇ
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to introduce health and care practices that support the physical, psychological, and social development of children; and to enhance the knowledge and skills of family counselors in this area. Students will gain knowledge about the basic principles of child health, common childhood health issues, nutrition, hygiene, safety, and family support systems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Explains the basic principles of child health.

Identifies developmental stages from infancy to adolescence.

Recognizes common childhood illnesses and preventive strategies.

Relates healthy nutrition principles to child development.

Promotes family awareness regarding hygiene and care.

Describes methods to prevent childhood accidents.

Evaluates vaccination schedules and the immune system.

Defines mental health and early intervention principles.

Gains awareness on child abuse and neglect.

Discusses the impact of caregiving roles on child health.

Identifies health and care needs of children with special needs.

Develops a holistic perspective on child health in family counseling.

Course Content

Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course
-Case Study
-Technology Assisted Learning
-Simulation
-Individual Study
-Cooperative Learning
-Reading
-Lecture
-Discussion

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to child health
2) Child development and health
3) Common childhood illnesses
4) Nutrition and growth
5) Hygiene and child health
6) Family roles in child care
8) Midterm
9) Preventing child accidents, Mental health and early intervention
10) Child abuse and neglect
11) Caring for children with special needs
12) Cultural factors in child health
13) Holistic approach to child health in family counseling
14) General review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Berk, L. E. (2022). Infants, children, and adolescents (9th ed.). Pearson.

Marcdante, K., & Kliegman, R. M. (2022). Nelson essentials of pediatrics (9th ed.). Elsevier.

World Health Organization. (2018). Caring for children: A guide for parents and caregivers. WHO.

Sağlık Bakanlığı. (2019). Çocuk sağlığı izlemleri rehberi. Ankara: Halk Sağlığı Genel Müdürlüğü.

Akman, B., & Ünüvar, P. (Eds.). (2021). Erken çocuklukta sağlık ve bakım. Ankara: Vize Yayıncılık.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 10 140
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 205

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To prepare students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practices, and the innovative use of both traditional and new media 2
2) To be able to explain and define problems related to the relationship between facts and phenomena in areas such as Advertising, Persuasive Communication, and Brand Management
3) To critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools, and ideas in the field of advertising
4) To be able to follow and interpret innovations in the field of advertising
5) To demonstrate a scientific perspective in line with the topics they are curious about in the field.
6) To address and solve the needs and problems of the field through the developed scientific perspective
7) To recognize and understand all the dynamics within the field of advertising
8) To analyze and develop solutions to problems encountered in the practical field of advertising