PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING
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
ECE4010 Developmental Psychology Fall
Spring
 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ
Course Objectives: Understand the basic principles of the lifespan approach to developmental psychology.
•Understand the defining features of each developmental time period.
•Understand the role of research in the field of developmental psychology.
•Be able to think critically about developmental constructs and developmental research.
•Be able to identify and apply developmental constructs in everyday life.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
.Compare/contrast the major psychological theories of development.
• Describe the interplay between biological, social, and cognitive factors in shaping human development
• Identify major developmental milestones and normative behavior at each stage of development.
• Differentiate between group and individual differences that shape human development.

Course Content

The purpose of this course is to examine the fundamentals of developmental psychology.
The course begins with a basic introduction to the lifespan perspective as well as the history and research methods of developmental psychology. The course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and empirical research on the development and changes in perception, cognition, emotion, and social functioning over the human lifespan.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course
2) Biological Beginnings
3) Physical Development in Infancy
4) Cognitive Development in Infancy
5) Socioemotional Development in Infancy
6) Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
7) MIDTERM
8) Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
9) Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood
10) Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood
11) Physical Development in Adolescence
12) Cognitive Development in Adolescence
13) Socioemotional Development in Adolescence
14) Death, Dying, and Grieving

Sources

Course Notes: 1. Berk, L. E. (2014). Development through the Lifespan, Sixth Edition. Boston: Pearson. 2. Santrock, J. W. (2012). Life-Span Development, 14th Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
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Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final % 0
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 0
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ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 6 10 60
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 10 1 10
Quizzes 2 2 4
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 149

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, ideas, applications in early childhood education and to be able to evaluate them critically.
2) To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process.
3) Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education.
4) Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life.
5) To know how to develop, apply and evaluate learning mediums with sıitable education programs, teaching approach and methods and techniques which is flexible for each individual child .
6) To know and apply the necessary measurement and assessmant techniques suitable for early childhood educaton.
7) To develop and apply projects that supports children, families and individuals in the community and contributing positively to their developmental process.
8) To integrate the knowledge and experience of working together with different programs and different age groups.
9) To demonstrate the commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism,life-long learning and professional growth.
10) To cooperate and collaborate with other individuals and community to bring awareness about early childhood education to society.
11) To be able to recognize problems in early childhood education, to bring scientifically acceptable solutions to these problems and participate effectively in projects leading to such solutions.
12) Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to early childhood education and act accordingly.
13) To demonstrate commitment to societial,scientific and professional values.
14) To recognize and respect different cultures and to be sensitive to individual and cultural differences.
15) To demonstrate competence and ethical approach in information and communication technologies.
16) To demonstrate English profiency in communicating, knowledge sharing and professional development areas of early childhood education.