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Course Description Course Name : Developmental Psychology Course Code : RPD225 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. METEHAN ÇELİK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Specifies concepts related to the development and improvment; specifies periods of development; learns duties of development; learns physical and psychomotor development; shows physical development; specifies theories of development. 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; concepts related to the development and improvment, physical and language development, theories of development, and mental development. 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 Concepts related to the development Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 2 Periods of development and duties of development Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 3 Physical development Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 4 Psychomotor development Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 5 Cognitive development Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 6 J.Piaget and cognitive developmant Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 7 mid-term exam Study exam Test exam 8 J.Bruner and cognitive development Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 9 L.Vygotsky and cognitive development Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 10 Personality development and S.Freud Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 11 Personality development and E.Ericson Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 12 Personality development and Marcia Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 13 Emotional development Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 14 Moral development Searching for the sources and reading question-answer, interactive participation, lectures 15 Self- development Searching for the sources and reading 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 5 3 Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology 3 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 3 10 Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs 4 11 Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels 4 12 Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics 4 13 Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling 4 14 Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career 4 15 Develops insight and is open to learning and development 5 16 Shows empathy and care towards people 4 17 Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships 5 18 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 5 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 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 100 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4 ECTS Credit: 4