SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
70313METOZ-PSK0202	Advanced Selected Topics in Developmental Psychology	0	Spring	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Elective Course VI
Cycle:	Master      TQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Second Cycle      EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Profesör Dr. ZEYNEP HAMAMCI
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Profesör Dr. ZEYNEP HAMAMCI
Dersin Kategorisi:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

he aim of this course is to gain basic knowledge about the development of the individual and the ability to use them in daily life. For this purpose, all periods in the individual's life, starting with fertilization, are examined. In this course, different theories about child development will be presented and compared, the physical, emotional, scientific and social development of the individual will be examined and the factors affecting these variables will be mentioned.

Course Content:

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Explains basic concepts about development

2) Explains the basic principles of development

3) Knows the areas of development and important theories related to each area.

4) Knows the characteristics of developmental periods, developmental tasks, and explains the adaptation problems encountered and how to deal with these problems.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Knowing factors affecting development

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Basic concepts and principles of development
2)	Developmental periods and tasks of each period
3)	Developmental theories specific to developmental areas
4)	Developmental characteristics of childhood, developmental tasks and the ability to cope with developmental problems experienced in achieving these developmental tasks
5)	Developmental characteristics of adolescence, developmental tasks and the ability to cope with the developmental problems experienced in achieving these developmental tasks.
6)	Developmental characteristics of young adulthood, developmental tasks and the ability to cope with the developmental problems experienced in achieving these developmental tasks
7)	Developmental characteristics of adulthood, developmental tasks and the ability to cope with the developmental problems experienced in achieving these developmental tasks.
8)	Midterm
9)	Developmental characteristics of the middle age period, developmental tasks and the ability to cope with the developmental problems experienced in achieving these developmental tasks.
10)	Developmental characteristics of old age, developmental tasks and the ability to cope with the developmental problems experienced in achieving these developmental tasks.
11)	Important issues in developmental psychology
12)	Research methods in developmental psychology
13)	Developmental psychology research examples
14)	Evaluation of the course

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

Programme Learning Outcomes

Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 20.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	16	3	48
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	2	3	6
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	96
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	10	10
Semester Final Exam	1	12	12
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	22
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			118
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6