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Course Description Course Name : Developmental Psychology II Course Code : RPD232 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. METEHAN ÇELİK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Specifies the features of development in infancy; specifies developmental characteristics of preschool period; specifies primary period of development properties; lears developmental characteristics of adolescence; specifies developmental characteristics of adulthood; specifies .developmental characteristics of gender and gender roles. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The overall aim of the course is to give a general understanding about the general concepts, theories, periods and the roles of development psychology. Course Contents : Content of the course consists of those topics; features of development in infancy, developmental characteristics of preschool, primary period of development properties, developmental characteristics of adolescence, developmental characteristics of adulthood, developmental characteristics of gender and gender roles, social developmental properties etc.. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Development in infancy Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 2 Early childhood development Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 3 Development of pre-school period Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 4 Development of primary period Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 5 Development of adolescence period Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 6 Development of young adulthood period Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 7 mid-term exam Study exam Test exam 8 Development of middle adulthood period Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 9 Development of old age Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 10 Social development Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 11 Sexual development Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 12 Society and gender Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 13 Development of gender roles Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 14 Cultural development Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 15 Psychological development Searching, reading, and reviewing the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 16/17 final assesments Study exam Test exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Adjustment and Growth. spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence. David R. Shaffer, Katherine Kipp Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 90 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance 4 2 Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development 4 3 Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology 4 4 Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning 4 5 Explains career development and career choice process 4 6 Explains scientific research methods and techniques 4 7 Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process 4 8 Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics 5 9 Explains classroom and behavior management approaches 4 10 Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs 5 11 Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels 4 12 Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics 5 13 Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling 5 14 Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career 5 15 Develops insight and is open to learning and development 4 16 Shows empathy and care towards people 4 17 Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships 4 18 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 4 19 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts 5 20 In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 113 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.52 ECTS Credit: 5