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 |
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
Language of instruction: | En |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Bachelor |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Instructor DENİZ ÖZKAN GÖKTÜRK |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞE MELTEM BUDAK Assoc. Prof. RAZİYE BİLGE UZUN |
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. |
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: | 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 |
Laboratory | % 0 | |
Application | % 0 | |
Field Work | % 0 | |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
Quizzes | 1 | % 25 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Presentation | % 0 | |
Project | % 0 | |
Seminar | % 0 | |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Paper Submission | % 0 | |
Jury | % 0 | |
Bütünleme | % 0 | |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload | |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 | |
Laboratory | |||
Application | |||
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | |||
Field Work | |||
Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 60 | |
Presentations / Seminar | |||
Project | |||
Homework Assignments | |||
Quizzes | |||
Preliminary Jury | |||
Midterms | 2 | 30 | |
Paper Submission | |||
Jury | |||
Final | 1 | 18 | |
Total Workload | 150 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. | 4 |
2) | To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. | 5 |
3) | To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). | 4 |
4) | To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). | 4 |
5) | To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. | 3 |
6) | To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. | 4 |
7) | To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. | 3 |
8) | To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. | 3 |
9) | To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. | 3 |
10) | To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. | 3 |
11) | To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. | 4 |
12) | To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. | 4 |