Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
DEVELOPMENT IN INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD ÖEZ111 1. Semester 4 + 0 4.0 7.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Meral Çilem ÖKCÜN AKÇAMUŞ
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to provide information on the developmental characteristics seen in children from the prenatal period to the middle childhood period. In addition, this course aims to provide information on developmental theories and environmental and genetic factors affecting child development.
Course Content Theory and research in child development, genetic and environmental factors affecting development, prenatal development, newborn development , development in infancy and toddlerhood, development in early childhood, development in middle childhood
Learning Outcomes 1) Gains knowledge about the findings of scientific studies in the field of child development, child development theories and basic concepts on this subject.
2) Gains knowledge about social, emotional, cognitive, motor and language development in infancy, early childhood and middle childhood.
3) Distinguish between typical and atypical developmental features.
4) Knows the basic factors affecting child development.
5) Understands the importance of using developmentally appropriate practices and assessment tools.
6) Gains critical thinking skills on current theories and scientific studies in the field of child development.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Basic concepts, developmental theories and factors affecting development Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Prenatal development Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Birth and newborn baby Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Physical development in infancy and toddlerhood Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Communicative and cognitive development in infancy and toddlerhood Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Social-emotional development in infancy and toddlerhood Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Mid-term exam

8. Week Physical development in early childhood Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Cognitive development in early childhood Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Language development in early childhood Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Social-emotional development in early childhood Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Physical development in middle childhood Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Cognitive development in middle childhood Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Social-emotional development in early childhood Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Berk, L. (2013). Bebekler ve çocuklar: Doğum Öncesinden Orta Çocukluğa. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları
Sandtrock, J. W. (2011) Yaşam Boyu Gelişim. Ankara:Nobel Yayınları
Trawick Smith, J. (2022). Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Gelişim (Çok Kültürlü Bir Bakış Açısı). Ankara: Nobel Yayınları

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 4
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 3
Homework 1 18
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 2 26
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 6
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 18
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload