Psychology
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03131004 | Theories of Childhood Development | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Yusuf GÜREL |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of childhood development theories, enabling students to evaluate child development from multiple perspectives. Cognitive, emotional, social, and psychosocial development processes will be examined through the lens of fundamental concepts in developmental psychology and the contributions of leading theorists.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To have the theory, theory and application skills of psychology. | 4 |
| P12 | Has the basic knowledge to observe and explain the cognitive, emotional and social relationships of individuals in multiple ways. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Summarizes the contributions of theories and models to the field of psychology and explains the importance and application areas of practical skills. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. | P.12.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Applies knowledge by observing individuals' cognitive processes and provides basic explanations. | P.12.2 | 1 |
| O5 | Enhances the ability to observe emotional responses and social relationships. | P.12.3 | 1 |
| O6 | Analyzes individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social behaviors, identifies similarities and differences, and develops a deeper understanding. | P.12.4 | 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 | Introduction to Childhood Development Theories |
| 2 | Psychoanalytic Theory |
| 3 | Ego Psychology |
| 4 | Object Relations Theory |
| 5 | Psychology of the Self |
| 6 | Psychosocial Theory |
| 7 | Existential Theory |
| 8 | Attachment Theory |
| 9 | Learning Theory |
| 10 | Learning Theory (Continued) |
| 11 | Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development |
| 12 | Theory of Mind |
| 13 | Moral Development Theory |
| 14 | Social Learning Theory |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Basic Theories in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| 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 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| 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 | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 152 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,07 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. | 3 | - |
| O2 | Summarizes the contributions of theories and models to the field of psychology and explains the importance and application areas of practical skills. | 3 | - |
| O3 | Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. | - | 3 |
| O4 | Applies knowledge by observing individuals' cognitive processes and provides basic explanations. | - | 3 |
| O5 | Enhances the ability to observe emotional responses and social relationships. | - | 3 |
| O6 | Analyzes individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social behaviors, identifies similarities and differences, and develops a deeper understanding. | - | 3 |
