Information Package / Course Catalogue
Development Theories
Course Code: ÇGL454
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To have student gain information on developmental theories

Course Content

Developmental Theories

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.language, social-emotional, sensory development areas with taking in the consideration the ethical valuesHe/she will have knowledge of developmental problems, physical, cognitive,
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.independently individual and group works.Using his advanced knowledge in the field of child development, he/she will execute
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
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Functions of development theories
Week 2 - Theoretical
Philosophical approaches to development theories
Week 3 - Theoretical
Behavioral theories
Week 4 - Theoretical
Behavioral theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
Behavioral theories
Week 6 - Theoretical
Personality theories
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Personality theories
Week 9 - Theoretical
Personality theories
Week 10 - Theoretical
Social learning theory
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cognitive development theories
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cognitive development theories
Week 13 - Theoretical
Moral development theories
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sociobiological Approaches
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment101010
Term Project102222
Midterm Examination101010
Final Examination102020
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes