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 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | PSYC 201 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Developmental Psychology I | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Gelişim Psikolojisi I | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 129 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 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 acquire the necessary knowledge on the normative development of a child from womb to preschool years and to become familiar with human development in terms of physical, cognitive and social-emotional development. | ||||
| Course Description | This course will be taught based on the flipped format. At the beginning of each topic, students will be assigned a relevant video and their understanding of the main concepts in this video will be assessed via pre-class quizzes. The students' knowledge and comprehension will be reinforced via in-class discussions and active participation in-class writing activities. Students will be asked to come to class prepared to actively participate and contribute to class discussions. As the instructor, I commit to preparing updated high-quality learning materials that are appropriate for second-year students. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders, bebeklik ve erken çocukluk dönemine odaklanarak yaşam boyu gelişime fiziksel, bilişsel ve sosyal-duygusal alanlarda genel bir bakış sunacaktır. Derste öğrencilere bir yandan teorik bir altyapı sağlanırken, diğer yandan öğrenciler bu gelişimsel alanların araştırılmasında kullanılan metodoloji hakkında bilgilendirilecektir. Ders, gelişen birey ile çevresi arasındaki dinamik etkileşime ilişkin bir bakış açısıyla sunulacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the major hallmarks of human development from birth to preschool years; 2) understand and discuss major theories in developmental psychology; 3) critically evaluate major developmental theories and research carried out within developmental psychology; 4) apply one’s knowledge of life span development to real world issues. |
| 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. | H | Exam,Participation,Presentation |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | S | Participation,Presentation |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | S | Participation,Presentation |
| 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 | Select,Participation |
| 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. | S | Select,Presentation |
| 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). | H | Select,Exam,Participation,Presentation |
| 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 | Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | S | Participation,Presentation |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Select,Presentation |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Select,Presentation |
| Prepared by and Date | DENİZ ÖZKAN GÖKTÜRK , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | DENİZ ÖZKAN GÖKTÜRK |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. DENİZ ÖZKAN GÖKTÜRK |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | History, Theory, and Research Strategies |
| 3) | Genetic and Environmental Foundations |
| 4) | Prenatal Development |
| 5) | Physical development in infancy and toddlerhood |
| 6) | Cognitive development in infancy and toddlerhood |
| 7) | Cognitive development in infancy and toddlerhood |
| 8) | Midterm exam review and midterm exam |
| 9) | Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood |
| 10) | Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood |
| 11) | Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood |
| 12) | Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood |
| 13) | Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood |
| 14) | Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Required Textbook: Berk, L. E. (2018). Development through the lifespan. Seventh edition. SAGE Publishing. There may be a set of required readings and videos. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | This course will be taught based on the flipped format. At the beginning of each topic, students will be assigned a relevant video and their understanding of the main concepts in this video will be assessed via pre-class quizzes. The students knowledge and comprehension will be reinforced via in-class discussions and active participation in-class writing activities. Students will be asked to come to class prepared in order to actively participate and contribute class discussions. As the instructor, I commit to prepare updated high-quality learning materials that are appropriate for the second year students. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Students will be asked to read the assigned book chapters and watch the assigned video before coming to class. Students will also be expected to write reflection papers about a scientific article of their choice and/or a popular article, a book, a movie, or a documentary about development. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Classroom discussions based on each week’s book chapter, lecture, and in-class writing activities. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
ozkande@mef.edu.tr Instructor’s e-mail address: ozkande@mef.edu.tr Students are expected to attend all the classes and participate in class discussions. Students should provide a legitimate excuse for missing any scheduled exam. There are no make-ups for quizzes and assignment(s). The format of the make-up exams might differ from midterm or final exams. Students are expected to behave respectfully at all times. Any attempt of cheating, lying, and deceit in any form such as plagiarism is considered dishonest and will not be tolerated. The students will fail the course and disciplinary action will be taken. |
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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 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 84 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14 | |||
| Quiz(zes) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Total Workload | 129 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.2 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||