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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT112

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
DKT112
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the relationship between development and speech and language.
  2. Explains the main factors that influence development.
  3. Explains the strengths and weaknesses of developmental theories.
  4. Explains the general developmental characteristics of children in early childhood.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course examines human development from the prenatal period through old age in its biological, cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions. With a particular emphasis on sensory and language development, it aims to enable speech and language therapists to gain a comprehensive understanding of developmental processes. Students will acquire knowledge of the fundamental theories of developmental psychology, critical periods, and the impact of environmental interactions on development. By integrating developmental factors into speech and language therapy practices, they will develop the skills to assess and support individuals at different stages of life.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and overview of the course; Introduction to Developmental Psychology; Definition, scope, and basic principles of developmental psychology and its relationship with speech and language
2nd Week Theoretical discussions; Interaction of genetics and environment; Critical and sensitive periods
3rd Week Prenatal period and development in infancy; Stages of prenatal development; Main factors affecting development
4th Week Sensory and motor development in infancy and early childhood. Sensory development: hearing, vision, touch. Motor development: transition from reflexes to voluntary movements
5th Week Cognitive Development Theory; Lev Vygotsky?s Sociocultural Theory
6th Week Theoretical foundations of language development
7th Week Theory of mind and executive functions; Attachment and socio-emotional development; Attachment theories (John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth)
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Perceptual development: auditory perception, auditory processing disorders, the effects of hearing loss on socio-emotional development
10th Week Development in school-age children; Factors affecting academic achievement in children with hearing loss
11th Week Development in adolescence: identity development and social relationships; Effects of hearing loss on adolescent development
12th Week Development and auditory changes in adulthood; Developmental changes in early, middle, and late adulthood; Cognitive and emotional development in old age: memory, attention, and cognitive slowing
13th Week Developmental disorders and auditory development; Autism Spectrum Disorder and auditory perception; Developmental language disorders
14th Week Developmental support approaches for individuals living with hearing loss; The supportive role of family and environment
15th Week General evaluation and case analyses
Recommended or Required ReadingSantrock, J. W. (2016).Yaşam Boyu Gelişim. Çeviri Editörü: Galip Yüksel. 13. Basımdan Çeviri. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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