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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01860303 | Developmental Support Programs | 3 | Spring | 6 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion, Brainstorming |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Dr. Res. Asst. Ayber ACAR |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Res. Asst. Ayber ACAR | B-234 | [email protected] | 7664 |
Course Content
Within the scope of this course; educational methods and techniques, design and models in curriculum development, curriculum implementation evaluation process, education of typical / atypical / risky children, individualized education programs, support programs according to developmental areas, developmental support program preparation, implementation and evaluation.
Objectives of the Course
To gain qualifications about the process of practising and evaluating the education program, education of typical / atypical / risky children, individualized education programs, support programs according to developmental areas, preparation of developmental support programs, practise and evaluation.
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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| P7 | She/He uses his professional knowledge and experience in collaboration with health, education, social, civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders to maximize the benefit of the child and family, and participates in joint research, development and implementation of educational and development programmes, project planning and execution processes with relevant institutions and organizations. | 5 |
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 | Explains the processes of joint research, educational and developmental program development and implementation, project planning and execution with relevant institutions and organizations. | P.7.3 | 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 | Definitions, concepts about developmental support programs, importance of developmental support programs |
| 2 | Program Development in Child Development |
| 3 | Cognitive Development Support Programs |
| 4 | Language Development Support Programs |
| 5 | Motor Development Support Programs |
| 6 | Social Emotional Development Support Programs |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Family Centered Developmental Support Programs |
| 9 | Children with Special Needs and Developmental Support Programs |
| 10 | Socially Disadvantaged Children and Developmental Support Programs |
| 11 | Hospital-based Developmental Support Programs |
| 12 | Examples of Developmental Support Programs in Turkey and the World 2 |
| 13 | Examples of Developmental Support Programs in Turkey and the World 1 |
| 14 | Final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Odom, S. L., Horner, R. H., Snell, M. E. & Blacher, J. (Eds.) (2007). Handbook of Developmental Disabilities. New York: Guilford Press. |
| L.A., Kilburn, M.R., & Cannon J. S. (2005). Early Childhood Interventions: Proven Results, Future Promise. USA: RAND Corporation. | |
| emel, Z.F. & Aral, N. (2018). Gelişimsel Destek Programları-1. (1. Baskı). Ankara: Hedef Yayınları. | |
| Özyürek, A. & Sezgin, E. (2019). Çocukluk Döneminde Erken Müdahale (1. Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayınları. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 10 (%) |
| 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 | 3 | 36 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Midterms | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| 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 | 12 | 12 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 5 | - |
| O4 | She/He distinguishes the developmental characteristics of children and adolescents with different developments. | 5 | - |
| O5 | Explains the processes of joint research, educational and developmental program development and implementation, project planning and execution with relevant institutions and organizations. | - | 5 |
