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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
80311109 Supporting Psychomotor Development in Children 1 Autumn 1 3+0+0 7 7
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle -
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Lecture, question-answer, case study, brainstorming
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Prof. Filiz ERBAY
Instructor(s) Prof. Filiz ERBAY
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Age-related changes in psychomotor behaviours, similarities and differences between individuals, concepts, principles, factors affecting psychomotor development, theoretical approaches, physical development, psychomotor development periods, the relationship between psychomotor development and physical fitness, perceptual motor skills and self-concept, evaluation of psychomotor behaviours in children. Çocuklarda psikomotor gelişimin desteklenmesini sağlamak
Objectives of the Course
To gain knowledge about basic concepts in psychomotor development, development and growth periods, models of development, motor development and principles and factors affecting motor development, physical fitness and perceptual motor ability in children, self-concept.
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 Related to the field of child development concepts, theories, and national and international practices and relationships between the concepts knows 5
P2 Training programmes related to the field of child development, teaching methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation. 4
P4 Develops original ideas, products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, monitors and evaluates the process. 4
P5 Uses Turkish effectively and in accordance with its rules, follows national and international literature related to his/her field in his/her duties and responsibilities, and pays attention to ethical values. 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 and compares different developmental theories. P.1.1 3,5
O2 Interpret and evaluate evidence-based data and analyze developmental problems using advanced knowledge and skills related to developmental areas. P.1.5 3,5
O3 Knows the development, learning characteristics and risk factors of children with typical atypical development. P.1.2 3,5
O4 Has the ability to compare and evaluate national and international practices in the field of child development. P.1.3 3,5
O5 Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. P.1.2 3,5
O6 Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account children's developmental characteristics and individual differences. P.2.2 3,5
O7 Has the ability to organize learning environments and develop materials appropriate for educational purposes, taking into account the interests, needs and conditions of children, in accordance with their age and development. P.2.5 3,5
O8 Evaluates and monitors children's development in multiple ways using different measurement methods and techniques. P.2.1 3,5
O9 Takes responsibility in individual and group work on issues related to his/her field. P.4.4 3,5
O10 Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it. P.4.1 3,5
O11 Uses technology effectively in the educational process. P.4.2 3,5
O12 Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. P.5.1 5
O13 Has the ability to prepare reports within the framework of ethical values. P.5.2 3
O14 To be able to communicate by expressing his/her ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with the ability to work individually and make independent decisions. P.5.3 5
O15 Observes scientific and ethical principles in studies related to his/her field. P.5.4 3,5
** 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 Developmental features in children
2 Developmental features in children
3 Psychomotor development in children
4 Psychomotor development in children
5 Principles of motor development in children
6 rinciples of motor development in children
7 Exam
8 Examination of studies on psychomotor development in children
9 Examination of studies on psychomotor development in children
10 Examination of studies on psychomotor development in children
11 Examination of studies on psychomotor development in children
12 Examination of studies on psychomotor development in children
13 Examination of studies on psychomotor development in children
14 Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources Halowen, W. (2009). Child Development. NewYork: KgW Publishing.
Parritz, H. R. ve Troy, M. F. (2011). Disorders of Childhood: Development and Psychopathology. Canada: Wadsworth.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Practice - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
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 1 14 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
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P4 P5
O1 Explains and compares different developmental theories. 4 - - -
O2 Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. 2 - - -
O3 Knows the development, learning characteristics and risk factors of children with typical atypical development. 4 - - -
O4 Has the ability to compare and evaluate national and international practices in the field of child development. 5 - - -
O5 Interpret and evaluate evidence-based data and analyze developmental problems using advanced knowledge and skills related to developmental areas. 5 - - -
O6 Evaluates and monitors children's development in multiple ways using different measurement methods and techniques. - 4 - -
O7 Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account children's developmental characteristics and individual differences. - 5 - -
O8 Has the ability to organize learning environments and develop materials appropriate for educational purposes, taking into account the interests, needs and conditions of children, in accordance with their age and development. - 3 - -
O9 Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it. - - 3 -
O10 Uses technology effectively in the educational process. - - 4 -
O11 Takes responsibility in individual and group work on issues related to his/her field. - - 5 -
O12 Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. - - - 4
O13 Has the ability to prepare reports within the framework of ethical values. - - - 5
O14 To be able to communicate by expressing his/her ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with the ability to work individually and make independent decisions. - - - 4
O15 Observes scientific and ethical principles in studies related to his/her field. - - - 5