Information Package / Course Catalogue
Development and Support Programs in School and Adolescence Period
Course Code: ÇGL403
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Objective of this course is to learn and assess development of middle childhood and adolescence.

Course Content

Evaluation of motor, cognitive, language and social-emotional development characteristics in middle childhood (7-11 years old) for normal children and children with special needs, Supporting approaches in home and school environments, Social Identity and Gender Development, Family-friendship relations, Consulting for parents and professionals in development area, Also Adolescence definition and theories, Physical and sexual development in adolescence, Friendship and identity seeking in adolescence, Family relations in adolescence, Problems encountered by parents during adolescence and their solutions

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.She/He will have information which is necessary for theoretical and practical in the field of child development.
2.He/she will have the information of evaluation and interpretation comparatively the accuracy, reliability and validity of the gaining information on child development.
3.He/she will have knowledge of children's developments, learning properties and challenges.
4.He/she will have knowledge of developmental problems, physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development areas with taking in the consideration the ethical values
5.It has information about the developmental evaluation of typical and atypical children in the direction of information given in the field of child development.
6.In the field of child development he/she will have the skills of generating different solutions to the problems with the evidence-based approach for the children with typical and atypical development.
7.He/she will take responsibility in trans-disciplinary studies and fulfills its task efficiently in the field of child development.
8.Using his advanced knowledge in the field of child development, he/she will execute independently individual and group works.
9.He/she will evaluate critically their own knowledge?s to identify their own learning and to guidance learning.
10.Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge, he/she will develop a positive attitude for life-long learning.
11.He/she will Internalize, generalize and exhibit knowledge which he/she gained in the field of child development.
12.With the awareness of social responsibility, he has knowledge about professional projects, researches and activities for the social environment she/he lives in.
13.To sets an example with external appearances, attitudes, behaviors and act in accordance to society democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethics, laws, regulations with the legislation.
14.Informed the people and institutions related to the field of child development issues, share ideas and solutions to problems in team.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Zembar. M.j.;Blume, L.B. (2009). Middle Childhood Development. Merrill Publishing. Ohio, USA.
2.Meece, J.L; Daniels, H.D. (2008). Child & Adolescent Development For Educators. Mc Graw Hill, New york, USA.
3.Bayhan,P; Artan. İ. (2004). Child development and education. Morpa, İstanbul.
4.Mussen, P.H.; Conger, J.J.; Hustant, A.C.(1990) Child development & Personality. Harper Collins Publishers, New York, USA
5.Steinberg, L. (2008). Adolesence. Mc Graw-Hill,New York, USA.
6.Bee, H. (1995), Lifespan Development. Harper Collins College Publishers, USA.
7.Papalia, D.E., Olds S.W. (1993) A Child?s World, Infancy Through Adolescence, 6 th Edition, McGraw-Hill,Inc,New York, USA.
8.Clarke-Stewart,A.;Friedman,S.(1987), Child Development: Infancy Through Adolescence. John Wiley and Sons,Inc.,Canada.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview of School Age Development During School
Week 2 - Theoretical
Relations of Friendship During School Age Mental Development During School
Week 3 - Theoretical
Adolescence Definitions and Theories Classroom Study 1
Week 4 - Theoretical
Physical and Sexual Development in Adolescence
Week 5 - Theoretical
Physical and Sexual Development in Adolescence
Week 6 - Theoretical
Family Relationships in Adolescence Period Girls' Boyfriendness and Identity Seeking in Adolescence Classroom Study 2
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
midterm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Preparing the Parents 'Children's Lives Parents' Relations with the Adolescents Problems and Solutions Classroom Study 3
Week 9 - Theoretical
Moral Development
Week 10 - Theoretical
Classroom Study 4
Week 11 - Theoretical
Homework 1 Presentation (Topic Presentation)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Homework 1 Presentation (Topic Presentation)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Classroom Study 5 (Problem Situations)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentation of Projects (Video Presentation)
Week 15 - Theoretical
Presentation of Projects (Video Presentation)
Week 16 - Theoretical
final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Practice1%10
Seminar1%5
Assignment1%10
Project1%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Lecture - Practice4028
Assignment2408
Seminar2408
Project1505
Individual Work4028
Midterm Examination1505
Final Examination1606
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes