PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CGB4071 Sensory Training Spring 2 0 2 6
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 : Instructor GÜLNİHAL ESRA KORKUT
Course Objectives: To learn the development of sense and perception and become able to consult families and professionals

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Basic concepts about sense and perception
2.Approaches about development of perception
3.Factors that effect perception
4.The development process and characteristics of 7 senses

Course Content

The Definition and differences of Sense and Perception, 7 Senses
Sight,Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell, Propriosepsiyon, Balance developmental process, the characteristics

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Sensation and Perception; Definitions, Differences, Sense Organs
2) Approaches about sensation and perception, the factors that effect perception
3) Hearing ; Development and supporting at early age
4) Sight; Development and supporting at early age
5) Touch; Development and supporting at early age
6) Taste and Smell; Development and supporting at early age
7) Propriosepsiyon; Development and supporting at early age
8) Balance; Development and supporting at early age
9) Midterm exam
10) Activities support 7 senses; at home and in family
11) Activities support 7 senses; at kindergarten and to professionals
12) Project presentation
13) Project presentation
14) Is there a dominant sense at children? / Discussion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dunstan, P.J. (2009), Child Sense, Bantam Books, USA.
Lezak Deutsch, M. ( 1983), Neuropsychological Assessment, Oxford University Press, USA.
Madi, B. (2011), Öğrenme Beyinde Nasıl Oluşur, 2. Baskı, Efil Yayınevi, İstanbul.
Perkins, M. (1983), Sesnsing the World, Hackett Publishing Company, USA.
Rookes, P.; Wilson, J. (2000), Perception, Routladge, Great Britain.
San Bayhan, P.; Artan, İ. (2004), Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi, MORPA Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul.
References: Schiffman, H.R. (2001), Sensation and Perception, 5th ed., John Wiley & Sons Inc., USA.
Silberg, J. (2006), Learning Games Exploring the Senses, Gryphon House Inc., Beltsville.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 12 10 120
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 150

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) 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.
2) Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior.
3) Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives
4) Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study).
5) Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups.
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.
8) Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation.
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. 3