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Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (Turkish)

PDR104

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I

Course Code
PDR104
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the basic concepts, principles, and methods of developmental psychology and describe the factors that affect development
  2. Define deveopmental domains, stages and tasks,
  3. Evaluate physical, cognitive, personality, moral and psyho-social development of childhood and adolescence.
  4. Examine child and adolescent development in the light of developmental theories.
  5. Develop awareness od common developmental trends and behaviours of children and adolescents.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsIntroduction to Psychology
Course DescriptionThe fundamental concepts of developmental psychology, research methodologies, overarching developmental theories within the general framework, developmental domains from childhood to adolescence, and information regarding developmental stages.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Fundamental Concepts, Principles, and Basic Topics in Developmental Psychology
3rd Week Fundamental Concepts, Principles, and Basic Topics in Developmental Psychology
4th Week Fundamental Concepts, Principles, and Basic Topics in Developmental Psychology
5th Week Research Methods
6th Week Overview of Developmental Theories
7th Week Overview of Developmental Theories
8th Week Midterm Exam Week
9th Week Physical Development and Sexual Development
10th Week Brain Development and Cognitive Development
11th Week Language Development
12th Week Moral Development
13th Week Personality Development
14th Week Social and Emotional Development
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingGürgan, U. (2019). Gelişim psikolojisi 1, Nobel Akademi Yayıncılık
Siyez, D.M. (2021). Çocuk ve ergen gelişimi: Çok boyutlu bir bakış, Pegem Akademi
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 2 26
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 15 15
Total Work Load119
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.96
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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