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Course Description Course Name : Children’s Mental Health Course Code : O 208 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gives basic guidance to families about behavioral and mental health problems of children i.e. anxiety disorders, conduct disorders, depression and problems in peer relations, ADHD, mental retardation, language and learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia, disorders of basic physical functions, psychological factors affecting mental health, evolving concerns for youth and children. Provides basic guidance to children and families and knows and explains the definition of mental health Describes mental health in historical context, ways and importance of mentaining a good mental health, Knows, relates and compares theories on mental health Describes and considers characteristics of mentally healthy and not healthy people Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Definition of mental health, ways and importance of mentaining a good mental health, mental health in historical context, theories on mental health, characteristics of mentally health and not health people, behavioral and mental health problems of children i.e. anxiety disorders, conduct disorders, depression and problems in peer relations, ADHD, mental retardation, language and learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia, disorders of basic physical functions, psychological factors affecting mental health, evolving concerns for youth and children. Course Contents : Definition of mental health, ways and importance of mentaining a good mental health, mental health in historical context, theories on mental health, characteristics of mentally health and not health people, behavioral and mental health problems of children i.e. anxiety disorders, conduct disorders, depression and problems in peer relations, ADHD, mental retardation, language and learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia, disorders of basic physical functions, psychological factors affecting mental health, evolving concerns for youth and children. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Clasroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to the class - Lecture and discussion 2 Mental health and disorders: Developmental perspective Chapter reading, answering guidance questions and practice activity Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 3 Understanding development and different approaches to understanding and treating childhood behavior disorders Chapter reading, answering guidance questions Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 4 Research: Its role and methods Chapter reading, answering guidance questions Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 5 Anxiety disorders Chapter reading, answering guidance questions Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 6 Depression and problems in peer relations Chapter reading, answering guidance questions Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 7 Conduct disorders Chapter reading, answering guidance questions Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 8 mid-term exam Preparing for the exam and rewieving of the topics 9 Aggression Chapter reading, answering guidance questions Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 10 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders Chapter reading, answering guidance questions Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 11 Mental retardation Chapter reading, answering guidance questions Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 12 Speech and language disorders Chapter reading, answering guidance questions Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 13 Learning disabilities Chapter reading, answering guidance questions Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 14 Autism and schizophrenia Chapter reading, answering guidance questions Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 15 Disorders of basic physical functions Chapter reading, answering guidance questions Lecture, presentation, small group activity and discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparing for the exam and rewieving of the topics -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Yörükoğlu, A. (2003). Child mental health: Personality development, education and mental disorders of children. İstanbul: Özgür Yayınları.  O 208 Class Notes  Sargın, N. (2001). Mental health of children. Ankara: Nobel. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40 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 related to Science and Mathematics. 0 2 Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 3 3 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 3 4 Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. 5 5 Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 4 6 Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 4 7 Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. 1 8 Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 4 9 Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. 2 10 Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 3 11 Uses family involvement strategies actively. 2 12 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. 3 13 Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. 2 14 Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. 3 15 Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . 4 16 Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. 1 17 Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. 4 18 Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. 5 19 Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. 5 20 Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. 3 * 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 11 11 Total Workload: 100 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4 ECTS Credit: 4