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Course Description Course Name : Youth Issues Course Code : SGS201 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. METEHAN ÇELİK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains behavior disorders in adolescence, knows sexual development, defines self and self-esteem, knows social skills, explains delinquent youth, knows the effects of homosexuality on young people, knows about emotional intelligence, decision making and problem solving, recognizes human-family and culture, realizes the possible effects of using drugs, alcohol, tobacco among young people 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 focus on the youth problems In Türkiye and in the world. Course Contents : The contents course include behavior disorders in adolescence, sexual development, self and self-esteem, social skills, delinquent youth, effects of homosexuality on the young people, emotional intelligence, decision making and problem solving, human-family and culture, using drugs, alcohol, tobacco among young people, 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 Introduction to the course content none brain storming, lecturing 2 Behavior disorders in adolescence Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject, Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 3 Peer relationships Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 4 Sexual development Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 5 Self and self -esteem Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 6 Adolescent and family relationships Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 7 mid-term exam Studying for the exam writen exam 8 Ethnic origin Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 9 Effects of homosexuality on young people Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 10 Delinquent youth Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 11 Emotional intelligence Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 12 Social skills Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 13 Depression and suicide among young people Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 14 Communication skills Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 15 Human, family and culture Explore and read the recommended sources on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 16/17 Final assesment Studying for the exam writen exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Ergin, H. ve Yıldız, A. (2010) Gelişim Psikolojisi, Ankara, Nobel Yayın. Yeşilyaprak B. (2007) Eğitim Psikolojisi. Ankara: PegemA. Eğitim psikolojisi ile ilgili internet siteleri ve makaleler Kaya, A. (2007) Eğitim Psikolojisi. Ankara: PegemA Yıldırım, İ. (2008) Eğitim Psikolojisi, Anı yayıncılık. Senemoğlu, Nuray (1997). Gelim ve Öğrenme ve Öğretim: Kuramdan Uygulamaya. Ankara: Gönül Yayıncılık Ulusoy A. (2002). Gelişim ve Öğrenme. Ankara. Anı Yayıncılık. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 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 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 5 2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 4 3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 4 4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 4 5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 4 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 4 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 4 8 They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. 4 9 They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. 5 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 5 11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 5 12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 4 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 4 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 5 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 5 16 They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. 4 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 5 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 5 19 They value life-long learning. 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) 16 2 32     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 2 32 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 3 6     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 76 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04 ECTS Credit: 3