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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311137 | Parental Support Programs | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 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 | Anlatım, soru cevap, tartışma |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Filiz ERBAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Types and styles of parenting, parent education programs (e.g., Triple-P, Incredible Years), parent-child interaction, family communication patterns, social support systems, methods used in parental counseling, parental support in cultural context.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide students with analysis and planning skills in this field by examining the theoretical and practical aspects of support programs developed for the difficulties that parents face during the child development process.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | X |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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. | 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. | 4 |
| 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 | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of disadvantaged children. | P.2.3 | 1 |
| O2 | Plans, manages and evaluates studies on different topics related to his/her field. | P.4.5 | 1 |
| O3 | Provides evidence-based solutions to families' problems related to their children's developmental processes. | P.3.5 | 1 |
| ** 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 | The purpose and importance of parent support programs |
| 2 | The concept of parenting, parental roles, and parenting styles |
| 3 | Family structure, family functions, and the parent-child relationship |
| 4 | Theoretical foundations of parent support programs (ecological system, attachment, social learning, etc.) |
| 5 | The role of parent support programs in early childhood |
| 6 | Examples of national and international parent support programs |
| 7 | Family education, parent counseling, and guidance studies |
| 8 | Positive parenting approaches and practices |
| 9 | Support programs for at-risk children and families |
| 10 | Psycho-educational programs and their contents for parents |
| 11 | Identifying parents' educational needs and the program development process |
| 12 | Methods and techniques used in parent support programs (workshops, seminars, home visits, digital applications) |
| 13 | Case examples and implementation of parent support program design |
| 14 | General evaluation, measuring the impact of parent support programs, and sustainability |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Tülin Güler Yıldız, Family Education and Participation, Pegem Academy Publishing. |
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 | 2 | 7 | 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 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of disadvantaged children. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Provides evidence-based solutions to families' problems related to their children's developmental processes. | - | 5 | - |
| O3 | Plans, manages and evaluates studies on different topics related to his/her field. | - | - | 5 |