Information Package / Course Catalogue
Personal Improvement
Course Code: DHF252
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to support the personal and professional development of dental students by enhancing their self-awareness, effective communication, time management, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, and lifelong learning skills. The course aims to help students recognize their individual strengths, develop goal-setting and career planning skills, and gain the ability to address professional challenges through ethical and professional decision-making.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental concepts of personal development, self-awareness, personality traits, goal setting, time management, motivation, self-discipline, effective communication, empathy, emotional intelligence, stress management, psychological resilience, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, career planning, and lifelong learning. Throughout the course, theoretical knowledge, case-based discussions, and practical learning activities are used to enhance students' personal and professional competencies and prepare them for successful and effective professional practice.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the concepts of personal development, self-awareness, and lifelong learning.
2.Evaluates personal strengths and areas for improvement to establish personal development goals.
3.Applies time management, self-discipline, and motivation strategies in academic and professional settings.
4.Applies effective communication, empathy, and teamwork principles in professional relationships.
5.Uses problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in different situations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Goleman D. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. 25th Anniversary Edition. Bantam Books, 2020.
2.Baltaş A. Stres ve Başa Çıkma Yolları. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to personal development
Week 2 - Theoretical
Self-awareness and self-assessment
Week 3 - Theoretical
Personality traits and individual differences
Week 4 - Theoretical
Goal setting and achievement planning
Week 5 - Theoretical
Time management
Week 6 - Theoretical
Motivation and self-discipline
Week 7 - Theoretical
Effective communication skills
Week 8 - Theoretical
Empathy and interpersonal relationships
Week 9 - Theoretical
Stress management and psychological resilience
Week 10 - Theoretical
Problem solving and decision making
Week 11 - Theoretical
Teamwork and collaboration
Week 12 - Theoretical
Leadership and responsibility development
Week 13 - Theoretical
Career planning and professional development
Week 14 - Theoretical
Lifelong learning and overall evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)47
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026