PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE
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
PSY2001 Developmental Psychology I Fall 3 0 3 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

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.

Learning Outputs

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) School counselors know and utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation methods in order to support the development of students and clients, to reveal their potential and provide services according the needs of the schools, differentiate different types of the assessment and know basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized measure. 3
2) School counselors have a principle of lifelong learning and development by supporting the well-being of an individual, and reflect this principles to all kinds of professional applications, personal life, philosophy of life, and the point of view of people. 5
3) School counselors develop new skills by using technology and IT skills, and use technology to development and prepare a comprehensive school counseling programs,to review literature, to keep records, to do a research, and data analysis. 5
4) School counselors know developmental theories (cognitive, emotional, physical, moral and spiritual) and concepts in life cycle and deeply aware of the impact of psychosocial and cultural factors on human development, propose solutions about developmental crises. 5
5) School counselors know the concept of multiculturality and realize the cultural needs of special groups (religion, ethnicity, political position, socioeconomic status, language, sexual preference, age group, individuals with special needs), make for all individuals to access easily to the school counseling program, and respond with interventions that are appropriate to cultural needs. 3
6) School counselors know the stages of change process withing the framework of counseling theories, exhibit effective counseling skills in determining proper purpose to the client and increasing their capacity to cope with life situations. 4
7) School counselors committed to the rules of professional ethics and legal obligations, and acts accordingly, inform people about ethical dilemmas, and continue professional development and competence according the ethics. 2
8) School counselors design, implement and direct a comprehensive and developmental school counseling programs, and present group guidance and group counseling activities and individual counseling services. 4
9) School counselors know strengths, limitations and personal characteristics of themselves in personal and professional fields, has the knowledge, skills and personal characteristic to be an effective professional staff, refresh professional knowledge continuously, take a supervision if it is necessary, provides support for the development of profession and advocate profession. 2
10) School counselors develops, implements, and evaluates crisis intervention programs in schools in crisis situations such as natural disasters and suicide, takes place in the interdisciplinary disaster works and provide psychological first aid services. 3
11) School counselors prepare consultation activities about guidance, developmental needs, problems, programs and school activities to individuals, parents, teachers, administrators, develop programs for groups and reach information resources. 3
12) School counselors know and apply research methods and statistical analysis; share research results with stakeholders and interpret them, benefit from the results of research while evaluating the program 2
13) School counselors keep records related to their implementations, introduces reference institutions to the parents and school staffs and helps the stakeholders to get support from these institutions. 2
14) School counselors recognize the current legal issues about special education, identify and directs individuals who need special education. 3
15) School counselors know education systems, learning approaches, factors that affect learning, develop critical thinking approach to the problems associated with education, include problem-oriented solutions in counseling program in order to improve students' development. 3