Child Development
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Child Development
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01831209 | Child Neurology | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Anlatım, Soru- cevap, Tartışma |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Yok |
| Coordinator | Prof. Filiz ERBAY |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Filiz ERBAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Sinir sisteminin embriyolojik gelişimi, yapısal ve işlevsel özellikleri, normal nörolojik gelişim ve değerlendirilmesi, gelişimsel tarama testleri ve psikometrik testlerin kullanım alanları. Mental retardasyon, serebral palsi, epilepsi, metabolik ve kalıtsal hastalıklar gibi ana gruplarda bulunan hastalıkların tanımı, ayırıcı tanısı, nedenleri, erken tanınması, korunma ve tedavi yaklaşımları.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to inform the students about the nervous system, developmental stages, developmental and neurological disorders (motor and mental development delays, static encephalopathies, neurometabolic and neurodegenerative diseases) and the therapie approaches of the disorders, mental health problems in children, developmental screening tests used in Turkey, psychometric evaluation, to gain qualifications abaout the use of psychometric tests in the field.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | All children and adolescents aged 0-18 have the necessary level of up-to-date, theoretical and practical knowledge about the areas of mental, linguistic, motor, emotional, social and emotional development. | 3 |
| P2 | Based on his institutional and practical knowledge in the field of child development, he has the ability to evaluate the development of typical and atypical children with different methods and tools, develop different solutions with evidence-based approaches to problem situations, and develop support programmes, provide family counselling and inform society. | 3 |
| P3 | Using advanced knowledge in the field of child development, he conducts individual and group work independently, takes responsibility for interdisciplinary work and performs his task effectively. | 1 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Explains up-to-date theoretical information about the areas of mental, linguistic, motor, emotional, social and emotional development of all children and adolescents aged 0-18. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Discerns the differences in current theoretical knowledge of all children and adolescents aged 0-18 about the areas of mental, linguistic, motor, emotional, social and emotional development. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Classifies all areas of development of children and adolescents according to their stages of development. | P.1.4 | 1 |
| O4 | She/He distinguishes the developmental characteristics of children and adolescents with different developments. | P.1.5 | 1 |
| O5 | It evaluates the developmental processes of children and adolescents in all areas using different methods and techniques. | P.1.6 | 1 |
| O6 | She/he ranks children's developmental evaluation scores. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O7 | She/He interprets the developmental problems of children with typical and atypical development with evidence-based approaches. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O8 | She/he compares the developmental characteristics of children with typical and atypical development. | P.2.4 | 1 |
| O9 | Outcomes the processes of developmental evaluation. | P.2.5 | 1 |
| O10 | Remember advanced knowledge in child development. | P.3.4 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Development and structure of nervous system |
| 2 | Development and structure of nervous system |
| 3 | Development and structure of nervous system |
| 4 | Motor and Mental Development |
| 5 | Speech and Language Development |
| 6 | Neurological disorders and their features |
| 7 | Midterm Exam |
| 8 | The Effects of "Preconception, Pregnancy and Childbirth" on Neurological Development |
| 9 | Approach to Risk Factors |
| 10 | Common neurological disorders in children |
| 11 | Common neurological disorders in children |
| 12 | Evaluation of neurological disorders |
| 13 | Evaluation of neurological disorders |
| 14 | final exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Yaltkayai K. (2008). Nöroloji Ders Kitabı. İstanbul: Palme Yayıncılık. |
| Akpınar, RB., Küçükoğlu, S. (2019). Çocuk Sağlığı ve İlk Yardım. Nobel Kitabevi, Ankara. | |
| Yaltkayai K. (2008). Nöroloji Ders Kitabı. İstanbul: Palme Yayıncılık. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 12 | 10 (%) |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 12 | 9 | 108 |
| Midterms | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Explains up-to-date theoretical information about the areas of mental, linguistic, motor, emotional, social and emotional development of all children and adolescents aged 0-18. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Discerns the differences in current theoretical knowledge of all children and adolescents aged 0-18 about the areas of mental, linguistic, motor, emotional, social and emotional development. | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | Classifies all areas of development of children and adolescents according to their stages of development. | 3 | - | - |
| O4 | She/He distinguishes the developmental characteristics of children and adolescents with different developments. | 5 | - | - |
| O5 | It evaluates the developmental processes of children and adolescents in all areas using different methods and techniques. | 5 | - | - |
| O6 | She/he ranks children's developmental evaluation scores. | - | 5 | - |
| O7 | She/He interprets the developmental problems of children with typical and atypical development with evidence-based approaches. | - | 5 | - |
| O8 | She/he compares the developmental characteristics of children with typical and atypical development. | - | 4 | - |
| O9 | Outcomes the processes of developmental evaluation. | - | 4 | - |
| O10 | Remember advanced knowledge in child development. | - | - | 5 |
