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Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (English 30%)

RPSD447

SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH

Course Code
RPSD447
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describe basic concepts of mental health
  2. Describe the relationship between mental health and developmental processes
  3. Define the duties and responsibilities of the GPC specialist in the school environment
  4. Describe, evaluate and organize the effects of educational environments on mental health
  5. Describe the programs which is developed on school mental health
  6. Evaluate activities that improve mental health in school and take into account individual and cultural differences while programming
  7. Take responsibility for ensuring that the studies on mental health has ethical and legal qualities.
  8. Take responsibility for planning and conducting mental health work in the school as a team work, know and share collaborative approaches
  9. Cooperate with the family in the process of improving mental health in school
  10. Know and apply the referral, guidance and consultation processes in mental health practices at school
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsDevelopmental Psychology I
Course DescriptionDescription of mental health and related concepts; mental health from the perspective of psychological approaches, school mental health and humanistic educational approach, school mental health based on developmental periods; the connection between cognitive and affective learning and school mental health.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week Definition and concepts of mental health
3rd Week Educational environment-Developmental processes and mental health
4th Week Cognitive and emotional learning & mental health
5th Week Explicit and implicit programs & mental health
6th Week Disadvantages students & mental health
7th Week Disadvantaged students-inclusive education-special education & mental health
8th Week Gifted students inclusive education-special education & mental health
9th Week Midterm
10th Week School employees & mental health
11th Week Improving mental health programs at school, developmental processes, crisis experiences, crisis intervention
12th Week Improving mental health programs at school -group process, crisis experiences, crisis intervention
13th Week Abnormal behaviors on employees who works at school: Intervention, referral, consultation
14th Week Psychological counseling qualifications and competencies in mental health studies at school
15th Week Mental health studies at school- reviewing- General evaluation
16th Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Arıcıoğlu, A. (2008). 76 Okullarda Ruh Sağlığı Hizmetleri. Kuramsal Eğitimbilim, 1 (2), 76-83. Ankara: Hacettepe Üniversitesi
2. Çokamay, G., Kapçı, E.G. & Sever, M. (2017). Okul Ruh sağlığı hizmetlerinde yaşanan sorunlar: Psikolojik Danışmanların görüşleri. İlköğretim Online, 16(4), 1395-1406,
3. Feire, P. (2016). Ezilenlerin pedagojisi. Ayrıntı yayınları
4. Kılıççı, Y. (2006) Okulda ruh sağlığı. Ankara: Anı.
5. Youell, B. (2015). Öğrenme ilişkileri. eğitimde psikanalitik düşünce. Bağlam Yayıncılık.
6. Waller, R.J. (2017). Mental health promotion in schools: Foundations. Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan: ProQuest Central.
7. http://dergipark.gov.tr/download/article-file/184699
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No

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