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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311143 | Nurturing Care in Childhood | 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
Developmental care principles, attachment theory, sensitivity and responsiveness, physical environmental arrangements, the relationship between nutrition, sleep, and hygiene and development, cultural differences in care, and caregiver-child interactions.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to define the principles of care that support development in early childhood, based on the child's physical, emotional, and cognitive needs, and to develop practical skills.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Training programmes related to the field of child development, teaching methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation. | 4 |
| 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 | Interpret and evaluate evidence-based data and analyze developmental problems using advanced knowledge and skills related to developmental areas. | P.1.5 | 1,5 |
| O2 | Has the ability to compare and evaluate national and international practices in the field of child development. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O3 | Evaluates and monitors children's development in multiple ways using different measurement methods and techniques. | P.2.1 | 1,7 |
| ** 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 and importance of nurturing care |
| 2 | Attachment theory and the care relationship |
| 3 | Principles of responsive care |
| 4 | Organizing the physical environment |
| 5 | Nutrition and sleep patterns |
| 6 | Hygiene practices and health |
| 7 | Cultural differences and care approaches |
| 8 | Cultural differences and care approaches |
| 9 | Parent-caregiver interaction |
| 10 | The role of care during times of crisis |
| 11 | Ethical principles in child care |
| 12 | Evaluating practice examples |
| 13 | Case studies |
| 14 | Case studies |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Sevda Dursun, Child Care and Education Handbook, Hayat Publications. |
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 | P1 | P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Has the ability to compare and evaluate national and international practices in the field of child development. | 4 | - |
| O2 | Interpret and evaluate evidence-based data and analyze developmental problems using advanced knowledge and skills related to developmental areas. | - | 4 |
| O3 | Evaluates and monitors children's development in multiple ways using different measurement methods and techniques. | - | 4 |