Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
ADOLESCENCE PSYCHOLOGY CGL405 7. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Oral presentation, question-answer, case study, brain storming.
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Goals This course aims at providing competence in developmental features of adolescence period and problems faced by adolescents.
Course Content Within the framework of this course, topics such as developmental features of adolescence period and problems faced by adolescents are given place.
Learning Outcomes 1) Lists the features of adolescence period.
2) Sets examples for developmental features of adolescence period.
3) Interprets theories which are effective in understanding adolescents.
4) Sets examples for problems faced in adolescence period.
5) Interprets an adolescent's relationship with individuals around him/her.
6) Explains the problems of socially disadvantageous adolescents.
7) Offers solutions to solve problems of socially disadvantageous adolescents.
8) Plans studies for the families of adolescents.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Definiton, importance and classification of adolescence period Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week General features of adolescence period Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Bodily changes in adolescence period Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Personality development in adolescence period Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Cognitive development in adolescence period Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Morality development in adolescence period Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Acqusition of sexual identity in adolescence period Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Sexuality and sexual harmony in adolescence period Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week The effect of family in adolescence period Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week The effect of friend groups in adolescence period Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Disabled adolescents Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Adolescents who need protection and adolescents who are drifting towards committing offense Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Working adolescents Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Reporting of studies being conducted to solve problems of socially disadvantageous adolescents
Large Group Discussion
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Bee, H. And Boyd, D. 2010. The Developing Child. Pearson Education, Boston.
Bilgin, M. , İnanç, B.Y. Ve Atıcı, M.K. 2008. Çocuk ve Ergen Gelişimi. Pegem Aakademi Yayınıcılık, Ankara.
Mertens, B.S. , Anfara, N.A. And Caskey,M.M. 2006. The Young Adolescent and The Middle School. Information Publishing, North Carolina.
Onur, B. 1987. Ergenlik Psikolojisi. Hacettepe Taş, Ankara.
Onur,B. 2008. Gelişim Psikolojisi. İmge Kitabevi, Ankara.
Schab, L,M. The Anxiety Workbook For Teens.Instant Help Bokks, Oakland.
Weis, R. 2008. Abnormal Child and Adoslescent Psychology. Sage Publications, California.

Assessment
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Techniques
Evaluation of the written exam and report.
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) 15 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 15 1
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 1
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 1
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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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