Psychology
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Education

Course Code

PCG 214

Course Title in English

Developmental Psychology II

Course Title in Turkish

Gelişim Psikolojisi

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom

Level of Course

Select

Semester

Spring

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

130 hours per semester

Number of Credits

5 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

PCG 207 - Developmental Psychology I

Expected Prior Knowledge

None

Co-requisites

None

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To be able to see human development through the lenses of developmental theories and research findings.

Course Description

You will be introduced to the current theories of development along with the research issues in cognitive, emotional, social, and moral development. We will consider and reflect upon historical, modern-day intuitions and social climates that impact human development.

Course Description in Turkish

Bilişsel, duygusal, sosyal ve ahlaki gelişimdeki araştırmalarla birlikte güncel gelişim teorileriyle tanışacaksınız. İnsan gelişimini etkileyen tarihi, modern zaman sezgilerini ve sosyal iklimleri ele alıp tartışacağız.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) To examine theories and research on human development
2) To use popular movies to assist provoking thought and analysis of theory and research
3) To build conceptual relations among readings, movies, and real life
4) To understand milestones of life-stages

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	Program Outcomes and Competences	Level	Assessed by
1)	Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.	N
2)	Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.	N
3)	Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.	H	Exam,HW,Participation
4)	Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.	N
5)	Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.	N
6)	Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.	N
7)	Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.	N
8)	Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).	N
9)	Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.	S	Participation
10)	Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.	S	HW,Participation
11)	Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.	N
12)	Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.	S	Exam,HW
13)	Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.	H	Exam,HW

Prepared by and Date	MELİKE ACAR , March 2024
Course Coordinator	MELİKE ACAR
Semester	Spring
Name of Instructor	Asst. Prof. Dr. MELİKE ACAR

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Review of the course syllabus Establishing the rules for the semester
2)	Social and Emotional Development in early Childhood Context of childhood
3)	Middle Childhood Physical and Cognitive Development
4)	Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development
5)	Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
6)	Social and Emotional Development in Adolescence
7)	Emerging Adulthood
8)	Social and Moral Development
9)	Midterm
10)	Young Adulthood
11)	Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Changes
12)	Middle Adulthood : Social and emotional development
13)	Late Adulthood : Physical and Cognitive changes
14)	Late Adulthood: Social and emotional development
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Teaching Methods

Homework and Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Homework Assignments	7	% 25
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterm(s)	1	% 35
Paper Submission	1	% 20
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

acarmel@mef.edu.tr

EQUALITY, EQUITY, AND RESPECT: I will do my best to provide a safe learning environment for everyone in class. I highly recommend that you use inclusive language to create a classroom atmosphere in which each student’s experience and viewpoint are treated with equal respect and value in relation to his or her gender, sexual orientation, ethnic and religious background, socioeconomic status, and ability/disability. Any type of unprofessional, unethical, or disruptive student attitudes and behaviors that interfere with the development and maintenance of emotional and physical safety are not acceptable. SPECIALIZED SUPPORT AND DISABILITY SERVICES: Students with documented disabilities affecting vision, mobility, hearing, learning, and mental or physical health who may require accommodations should make an appointment with me as soon as possible, no later than the 3rd week of the semester, to discuss their needs. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND PLAGIARISM: YOK Disciplinary Regulation

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity	No/Weeks	Hours			Calculation
	No/Weeks per Semester	Preparing for the Activity	Spent in the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours	14	2	3	1	84
Homework Assignments	1	8			8
Midterm(s)	2	8	2		20
Final Examination	1	16	2		18
Total Workload					130
Total Workload/25					5.2
ECTS					5