Master's Degree in Child Development

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Period	Semester	T+A+L	Credit	ECTS
80311110	Family and Child Development	1	Autumn	1	3+0+0	7	7

Course Type	Elective
Course Cycle	-
Course Language	Turkish
Methods and Techniques	Lecture, presentation, question-answer, brainstorming, case study
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Prerequisites	-
Coordinator	Prof. Filiz ERBAY
Instructor(s)	Prof. Filiz ERBAY
Instructor Assistant(s)	-

Basic Vocational Courses	X
Specialization / Field Courses	X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses

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
P4	Develops original ideas, products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, monitors and evaluates the process.	5
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
P3	Uses effective communication, intervention methods and different approaches that may be required in guidance and counseling work for families.	5

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	Knows the development, learning characteristics and risk factors of children with typical atypical development.	P.1.2	3,5
O3	Has the ability to compare and evaluate national and international practices in the field of child development.	P.1.3	3,5
O4	Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it.	P.4.1	3
O5	Uses technology effectively in the educational process.	P.4.2	3
O6	Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner.	P.5.1	5
O7	Has the ability to prepare reports within the framework of ethical values.	P.5.2	3
O8	Observes scientific and ethical principles in studies related to his/her field.	P.5.4	3
O9	Provides evidence-based solutions to families' problems related to their children's developmental processes.	P.3.5	3
O10	Follows scientific, technological and current applications in the field of child development and the family guidance process.	P.3.1	3,5
O11	Identifies appropriate assessment approaches for children and families as a requirement of professional responsibilities in the field of child development	P.3.2	3,5
O12	Becomes aware of the importance of the family in the developmental support process for the child and has the ability to cooperate with the family.	P.3.4	3,5
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7

Week	Topics
1	Basic concepts of family
2	Functions of family
3	Changing family structure and family dynamics.
4	Interpersonal relationships in the family.
5	Family communication.
6	Theories about the family and family relationships.
7	Theories about the family and family relationships.
8	Midterm
9	Different parental attitudes.
10	Family roles and division of labor.
11	Family roles
12	Problems of families with different characteristics.
13	Family requirements, family's compliance with the changing living conditions.
14	Program development within the scope of services for families.
15	Program development within the scope of services for families.
16	Final exam

Resources	Baltaş, Z. 1999. Parent school. The role of family in the acquisition of basic needs. Remzi Bookstore, Istanbul.
	Çağdaş, A. 2002. Mother-father-child communication. Nobel Publication Distribution, Ankara.
	Dönmezler, İ. 1999. Communication and interaction in the family. Sistem Publishing, Istanbul.

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Attendance	-	-
Practice	-	-
Homework	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Projects	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Quiz	-	-
Listening	-	-
Midterms	1	40 (%)
Final Exam	1	60 (%)
Total		100 (%)

	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

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Learning Outcomes	P1	P3	P4	P5
O1	Explains and compares different developmental theories.	5	-	-	-
O2	Knows the development, learning characteristics and risk factors of children with typical atypical development.	5	-	-	-
O3	Has the ability to compare and evaluate national and international practices in the field of child development.	5	-	-	-
O4	Follows scientific, technological and current applications in the field of child development and the family guidance process.	-	5	-	-
O5	Identifies appropriate assessment approaches for children and families as a requirement of professional responsibilities in the field of child development	-	5	-	-
O6	Becomes aware of the importance of the family in the developmental support process for the child and has the ability to cooperate with the family.	-	5	-	-
O7	Provides evidence-based solutions to families' problems related to their children's developmental processes.	-	5	-	-
O8	Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it.	-	-	5	-
O9	Uses technology effectively in the educational process.	-	-	5	-
O10	Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner.	-	-	-	5
O11	Has the ability to prepare reports within the framework of ethical values.	-	-	-	4
O12	Observes scientific and ethical principles in studies related to his/her field.	-	-	-	5