Guidance and Psychological Counseling
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 206

Course Title in English

Life Cycles and Adjustment Problems

Course Title in Turkish

Yaşam Dönemleri ve Uyum Problemleri

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

151 hours per semester

Number of Credits

6 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

None

Co-requisites

None

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To learn the life cycles of human development and adjustment problems.

Course Description

This course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of the life cycles of human development as well as the development challenges and adjustment problems that are encountered. This course will expand upon the developmental model as a pillar of counseling and also provide information with regards to how we can support clients in coping with adjustment issues at different points of life.

Course Description in Turkish

Bu ders, öğrencilere insan gelişiminin yaşam döngülerinin yanı sıra karşılaşılan gelişim zorlukları ve uyum sorunları hakkında temel bir anlayış sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu kurs, danışmanlığın bir ayağı olarak gelişimsel modeli genişletecek ve aynı zamanda, danışanları yaşamın farklı noktalarında uyum sorunlarıyla baş etmede nasıl destekleyebileceğimiz konusunda bilgi sağlayacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) develop basic knowledge the different life cycles involved in human development;
2) understand the different unique stressors and adjustment issues at each stage as well as ways that one can support clients in coping with them;
3) develop a fuller understanding of the developmental model as it relates to counseling;
4) recognize their own individual experiences with development and life cycles, as well as how they have coped with different adjustment issues either in the past or currently.

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
1) Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help.
2) Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment.
3) Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage.
4) Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs.
5) Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices.
6) Understanding of human relations and interaction.
7) Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies.
9) Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
10) Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development.
11) Sensitivity for different cultures, values and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments.
12) A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	Program Outcomes and Competences	Level	Assessed by
1)	Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help.	S	Exam
2)	Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment.	S	HW
3)	Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage.	H	Exam
4)	Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs.	N
5)	Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices.	N
6)	Understanding of human relations and interaction.	S	Exam
7)	Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences.	N
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies.	N
9)	Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.	N
10)	Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development.	N
11)	Sensitivity for different cultures, values and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments.	N
12)	A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education.	N

Prepared by and Date	,
Course Coordinator	MUSTAFA ÖZCAN
Semester	Spring
Name of Instructor	Asst. Prof. Dr. VINCENT HENRY SIENKIEWICZ

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction to course and syllabus review
2)	Childhood and adolescence
3)	Adulthood and Autonomy
4)	Your Body and Wellness
5)	Managing Stress
6)	Love
7)	Relationships
8)	Gender roles and sexuality
9)	Midterm
10)	Meaning and values
11)	Work and recreation
12)	Loneliness and solitude
13)	Death and grieving
14)	Pathways to personal growth
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Corey, G., & Corey, M. S. (2014). I never knew I had a choice: Explorations in personal growth (International 10th ed.). Canada: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.

Teaching Methods

Flipped learning, face-to-face meetings

Homework and Projects

Reflection Papers (30%): Students will be asked to complete 2 reflection papers at different points of the class. As these are reflection papers, they should consist mainly of the student’s person experience and thoughts/feelings regarding the topic. Students are also encouraged to include course material as appropriate. These papers should be 2-3 pages in length. Reflection Paper 1: Choose one of the following topics: Chapter 2 &3, Chapters 4 &5, or Chapters 6 & 7. Write a reflection paper on you chosen topic. Please share with me your experiences with your chose topic and how it affects your life. Include and elaborate upon any relevant material from class. Further guidance on this assignment will be provided during the semester. Reflection Paper 2: Reflect on what was covered in chapter 13 and share the ways you understand and make meaning from life. Talk about what values you have and how you came to develop them. Include any relevant material learned in class and from the chapter. Final Paper—Developmental Narrative (30%): Using information learned throughout the course, please construct a narrative of your own personal development. Focus on the past, present, and future. Discuss how you have encountered and overcome adjustment issues in the past and how you imagine you will respond to adjustment issues in the future. This paper should be 3-4 pages in length. Further guidance for completing this assignment will be provided during the semester. Participation (Journaling) and Attendance (10%): Regular attendance and participation in discussions is much appreciated. One can “participate” in many ways. Asking questions, making comments, and contributing to class discourse are all ways in which students can effectively participate in class. Students are allowed 4 excused absences, after which students will receive an automatic 0 for the class as per YOK regulations. Due to the difficulties of online learning, participation will be graded through an ongoing journaling assignment that I will check on regular intervals throughout the course. You will be asked at the end of each class to create and add to a journal in which you reflect on the materials learned in class as well as any personal reactions you have towards them. Journaling prompts and questions will be provided at the beginning of each class to aid you in this task. As these are journal entries, they should be ½ to 1 page in length. We will discuss this assignment in class.

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	2	% 30
Project	1	% 30
Midterm(s)	1	% 30
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

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	2	98
Homework Assignments	3	12			36
Midterm(s)	1	15	2		17
Total Workload					151
Total Workload/25					6.0
ECTS					6