Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details
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 |
