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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
80311131 Trauma Intervention in Children 1 Autumn 1 3+0+0 7,5 7,5
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 -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Prof. Filiz ERBAY
Instructor(s) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Definition and types of trauma, effects of traumas experienced during developmental period, psychopathologies that may develop due to trauma in children and intervention methods
Objectives of the Course
It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills about the definition of trauma, exposure to trauma during developmental stages, types of trauma and intervention methods.
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
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 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 5
O2 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 3
O3 Takes responsibility in individual and group work on issues related to his/her field. P.4.4 3
O4 Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it. P.4.1 3
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
O7 Identifies appropriate assessment approaches for children and families as a requirement of professional responsibilities in the field of child development P.3.2 3
O8 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 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 Trauma Concept
2 Exposure to Trauma during Developmental Periods
3 Physical Violence and Children
4 Sexual Violence and Children
5 Emotional violence and Children
6 Types of Trauma
7 Recognizing Mental Symptoms
8 Midterm
9 Psychopathologies that may develop with trauma 1
10 Psychopathologies that may develop with trauma 2
11 Psychotherapies within the Scope of Intervention to Trauma
12 Medical Treatments in the Scope of Intervention to Trauma
13 Social Rehabilitation as part of Trauma Intervention
14 General Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources Aktan, D. (2020). Çocukluk Çağı Travmasının Yansımaları. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
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 0 0 0
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 0
Total Work Load / 30 0
Course ECTS Credits: 0
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P2 P3 P4 P5
O1 Knows the philosophy, elements, general characteristics, different methods and techniques of educational programs related to child development and uses them in educational programs. 5 - - -
O2 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. 5 - - -
O3 Identifies appropriate assessment approaches for children and families as a requirement of professional responsibilities in the field of child development - 5 - -
O4 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 - -
O5 Provides evidence-based solutions to families' problems related to their children's developmental processes. - 5 - -
O6 Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it. - - 4 -
O7 Takes responsibility in individual and group work on issues related to his/her field. - - 4 -
O8 Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. - - - 5