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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311139 | Cognitive Development and Brain-Based Learning | 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) | Asst. Prof. Canan KELEŞ ERTÜRK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Canan KELEŞ ERTÜRK | B-127 | [email protected] | 7686 | Monday 14.00-15.00 |
Course Content
Piaget, Vygotsky, and information processing theories; cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and executive functions; neurodevelopment; the relationship between learning and the brain; brain-based practices in education and classroom strategies.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to examine the fundamental components of cognitive development in children and the neuroscientific basis of these processes, thereby connecting brain-based learning approaches to pedagogical practices.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1 |
| O2 | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account children's developmental characteristics and individual differences. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Follows scientific, technological and current applications in the field of child development and the family guidance process. | P.3.1 | 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 | Basic Concepts Related to Cognitive Development |
| 2 | Environmental Foundations of Cognitive Development |
| 3 | Biological Foundations of Cognitive Development |
| 4 | Theories of Cognitive Development |
| 5 | Cognitive Development and Intelligence |
| 6 | Cognitive Development and Perception |
| 7 | Cognitive Development and Memory |
| 8 | Cognitive Development and Executive Functions |
| 9 | Cognitive Development and Theory of Mind |
| 10 | Cognitive Development and Metacognition |
| 11 | Brain-Based Learning in Children |
| 12 | Research on Cognitive Development and Brain-Based Learning |
| 13 | Research on Cognitive Development and Brain-Based Learning |
| 14 | Research on Cognitive Development and Brain-Based Learning |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Bilal Duman, Why Brain-Based Learning?, Pegem Academy Publishing |
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 | 1 | 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 | 8 | 112 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 231 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,70 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Explains and compares different developmental theories. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account children's developmental characteristics and individual differences. | - | 5 | - |
| O3 | Follows scientific, technological and current applications in the field of child development and the family guidance process. | - | - | 5 |