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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311118 | Program Development in Child Development | 1 | Spring | 2 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | Yok |
| 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-233 | [email protected] | 7664 | Wednesday 10:00 |
Course Content
This course covers educational methods and techniques, design and models in program development, the process of implementing and evaluating educational programs, and evaluation topics.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to introduce and provide knowledge about the process of implementing and evaluating educational programs, the education of typical/atypical/at-risk children, the field of Educational Programs, the fundamental concepts and approaches in this field, and the planning, development, and design process involved in program development.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| P3 | Uses effective communication, intervention methods and different approaches that may be required in guidance and counseling work for families. | 2 |
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 | 1 |
| O2 | Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account children's developmental characteristics and individual differences. | P.2.2 | 1,6 |
| O4 | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of disadvantaged children. | P.2.3 | 1,6 |
| O5 | Knows the philosophy, elements, general characteristics, different methods and techniques of educational programs related to child development and uses them in educational programs. | P.2.4 | 1,6 |
| O6 | Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it. | P.4.1 | 6 |
| O7 | Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. | P.5.1 | 5,6 |
| ** 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 | Fundamental concepts in program development |
| 2 | The historical foundations of program development |
| 3 | The social foundations of program development |
| 4 | The philosophical foundations of program development |
| 5 | The psychological foundations of program development |
| 6 | Program design approaches |
| 7 | Software development models |
| 8 | midterm exam |
| 9 | Planning program development |
| 10 | Needs analysis, Program design, Program testing, Program evaluation |
| 11 | Needs analysis, Program design, Program testing, Program evaluation |
| 12 | Review of program development activities |
| 13 | Review of program development activities |
| 14 | Final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Demirel, Ö. (2024) Program Development in Education. Ankara: Pegem Academy |
| Özyürek, M. (2014). Developing Individualized Education Programs and Their Foundations. Ankara: Kök Publishing. | |
| Ornstein, A. C., Hunkins, F. P. 2003. Curriculum: Foundations, Principles, and Issues. Allyn & Bacon. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| 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 | 10 | 140 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 225 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,50 | ||
| 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. | 3 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. | 3 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account children's developmental characteristics and individual differences. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O4 | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of disadvantaged children. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O5 | Knows the philosophy, elements, general characteristics, different methods and techniques of educational programs related to child development and uses them in educational programs. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O6 | Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it. | - | - | 4 | - |
| O7 | Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. | - | - | - | 4 |