Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
ECTS Course Information Package
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | PSYC 325 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Parenting | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Ebeveynlik | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Ters-yüz öğrenme | ||||
| Level of Course | Orta | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 145 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
PSYC 208 - Adult Psychopathology | PSYC 301 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology |
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| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Adult psychopathology or Child and adolescent psychopathology | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To become familiar with the theoretical background for parenting science, to be able to use self-reflection techniques and groupwork, to integrate the practical information to daily and professional lives. | ||||
| Course Description | The main focus of the course is to read, evaluate and critically discuss relevant theories, reviews, scientific studies, cases and have an in-depth understanding of some selected topics related to parenting. Throughout the course, students are expected to read/discuss various research papers and at the end, to prepare an informative leaflet for parents which addresses an important issue on the topic. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Define the current topics related to parenting 2) Understand scientific and statistical methods used to study parenting from a clinical perspective 3) Understand key points related to this field 4) Understand intergenerational transmission of parenting and its effects on related topics and psychological symptoms 5) Put the theoretical knowledge into practice |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | S | Exam |
| 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. | S | Proje |
| 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. | S | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | S | Homework |
| 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). | S | Proje |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Homework |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | H | Homework |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | H | Homework |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | H | Homework |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Proje |
| Prepared by and Date | SENA CÜRE ACER , October 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | SENA CÜRE ACER |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. SENA CÜRE ACER |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to the course |
| 2) | Theories of parenting |
| 3) | Theories of parenting |
| 4) | Parenting research: Dyadic analysis and mediation models |
| 5) | Intergenerational transmission of parenting |
| 6) | How do we relate parenting to psychological symptoms? |
| 7) | Reflection Paper |
| 8) | Healthy Parenting Practice Programs as Protective Mental Health Measures |
| 9) | Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and trauma |
| 10) | Parenting and Technology |
| 11) | Parenting and sibling issues |
| 12) | Presentations |
| 13) | Presentations |
| 14) | Wrap-up and feedback |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Readings will be shared at least one week before each class. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | In this course, the instructor presents parenting theories, provides students with relevant reading materials, and guides them through discussions of various examples and cases in light of the materials. The course includes lectures, discussions, and group work. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Students are expected to write a reflection paper and read materials related to week’s topic. Students will also be preparing an informative leaflet for parents. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | The students are expected to use computer (MS Office, Canva, etc.) to prepare booklets and presentations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
acers@mef.edu.tr Instructor’s e-mail address: acers@mef.edu.tr Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Students arriving late or unprepared will be barred from that class, which will impact upon their continuous assessment grade. Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others’ opinions. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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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 | 70 | |||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 15 | ||
| Project | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 15 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16 | ||
| Paper Submission | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 | ||
| Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 2 | 17 | |||
| Total Workload | 145 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.8 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||