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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311140 | Children in the Digital Age | 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
Digital media tools, media literacy in children, screen time management, cyberbullying, digital games and addiction, social media effects, online safety, digital parenting, and guidance strategies.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to analyze the multidimensional impact of digital technologies on child development and assess children's developmental rights within the context of digital media literacy and digital risks.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 |
| P3 | Uses effective communication, intervention methods and different approaches that may be required in guidance and counseling work for families. | 4 |
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 children's developmental characteristics and individual differences. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Follows scientific, technological and current applications in the field of child development and the family guidance process. | P.3.1 | 1 |
| O3 | Establish and maintain direct, open and effective communication with the family and child. | P.3.3 | 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 concept of the digital age and childhood |
| 2 | The effects of digital technologies on child development |
| 3 | Screen use in early childhood and developmental outcomes |
| 4 | Digital media use and learning processes in school age |
| 5 | Social media, child, and adolescent psychology |
| 6 | The effects of digital games and gaming culture on children |
| 7 | Digital addiction, risks, and protection methods |
| 8 | Children's rights and digital security |
| 9 | Digital parenting: The role and responsibilities of parents |
| 10 | Digital tools and learning opportunities in education |
| 11 | Children's social-emotional development in the digital age |
| 12 | Cyberbullying and child protection |
| 13 | Digital literacy and developing media awareness in children |
| 14 | Children in the future world: Opportunities and threats in the digital age – General assessment |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Serap Aktemur Gürler, Ayşe Duran Yılmaz. Parenting in the Digital Age: Technology and Children, Educational Book |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account children's developmental characteristics and individual differences. | 5 | - |
| O2 | Follows scientific, technological and current applications in the field of child development and the family guidance process. | - | 5 |
| O3 | Establish and maintain direct, open and effective communication with the family and child. | - | 5 |