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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311130 | Theories of Development | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 7 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | - |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | anlatım, tartışma, soru cevap, örnek olay |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Filiz ERBAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Filiz ERBAY | B BLOK-125 | [email protected] | 7426 | Thursday 10:00 |
Course Content
Bilişsel gelişim kuramları, dil gelişimi kuramları, sosyal-duygusal gelişim kuramları, ahlak gelişimi kuramları, cinsel gelişim kuramları, psiko-motor gelişim kuramları
Objectives of the Course
Learning theories about child 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 | 5 |
| P2 | Training programmes related to the field of child development, teaching methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation. | 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 |
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 | Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. | P.1.2 | 3 |
| O3 | Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it. | P.4.1 | 5 |
| O4 | Uses technology effectively in the educational process. | P.4.2 | 5 |
| O5 | Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. | P.5.1 | 5 |
| O6 | Provides evidence-based solutions to families' problems related to their children's developmental processes. | P.3.5 | 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 | Principles of development and concepts related to development |
| 2 | Theories of physical and motor development |
| 3 | Theories of cognitive development |
| 4 | Theories of cognitive development |
| 5 | Language development theories |
| 6 | Theories of social-emotional development |
| 7 | Moral development theories |
| 8 | Vize |
| 9 | Examining developmental research |
| 10 | Examining developmental research |
| 11 | Examining developmental research |
| 12 | Examining developmental assessment tools |
| 13 | Examining developmental assessment tools |
| 14 | Final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Bayhan, P. (2018). Çocuk Gelişimi ve Gelişim Kuramları. Hedef Çocuk Seti. Ankara: Hedef Yayınları. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 2 | 40 (%) |
| 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 | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | P3 | P4 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Explains and compares different developmental theories. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Provides evidence-based solutions to families' problems related to their children's developmental processes. | - | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | Uses technology effectively in the educational process. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O6 | Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. | - | - | - | 5 |
