Child Development Graduate without Thesis
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Child Development Graduate without Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Child Development Graduate without Thesis
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311138 | Developmental Diagnosis and Assessment | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Anlatım, soru cevap, tartışma |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Filiz ERBAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Types of developmental assessment (screening, diagnostic, monitoring), observation techniques, structured and unstructured tests, standardized developmental tests (Denver II, AGTE, etc.), data collection and analysis processes, reporting, and ethical principles.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the theoretical basis of diagnostic and assessment tools used to determine children's developmental characteristics and to teach how to use these tools in a practical manner.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | X |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Developmental diagnosis and assessment concepts, course objectives, and scope |
| 2 | Basic domains and developmental risk factors in child development |
| 3 | Ethical principles and family involvement in diagnosis and assessment |
| 4 | Developmental screening tests and their applications |
| 5 | Developmental assessment tools and their characteristics |
| 6 | Observation, interview, and family information gathering methods |
| 7 | Motor development assessment tools and their applications |
| 8 | Assessment of language and communication skills |
| 9 | Assessment of social-emotional development |
| 10 | Assessment of cognitive development and intelligence tests |
| 11 | Assessment of self-care and adaptive behaviors |
| 12 | Multidisciplinary approach and teamwork in the diagnosis process |
| 13 | Diagnostic and assessment applications with case examples |
| 14 | General review, assessment, and contribution to the early intervention process |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Bayhan, P. (2018). Developmental Assessment. Ankara: Hedef Publishing. |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 226 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,53 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||