Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Child Development
Course Code: CGB101
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: No
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The definition of child, history of childhood, The basic of the child development, the development of before birth, development of early childhood, development of school child (late childhood) and development of adolescence to give informations about these basic subjects and concepts. The role of the Childhood Development specialist in the Field of Health, Social Welfare, Education, Justice. And to be formed an awaraness of group works.

Course Content

Child description Child in the historical process Basic Concepts of Childhood Development Development of Before Birth Development of Infant Development Early Childhood Development of Late Childhood (school kids) Development of Adolescence The role of the child developer in the field of health, The role of the child developer in the field of education, The role of the child developer in the justice system, The role of the child developer in the field of social welfare, The importance of working together with other team members in the professional field, and the world changes and developments in Turkey in the field of child development.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Sevinç Zeynep KAVRUK
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the basic concepts of child development
2.Explain the principles of development
3.Define development areas
4.Knows the factors affecting development
5.Understands the role of child developmentalist in child development.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bayhan, P., Artan, I. (2004). Child Development and Education. Morpa Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
2.Ataman, A. (Ed.) (2003). Development and Learning. Gündüz Education and Publishing, Ankara.
3.Santrock, John W. (2011). Yüksel, G. (Trans. Ed.) Lifelong Development-Life Span Development. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic.Ltd.Şti., İstanbul.
4.Sayıl, M., Selçuk, B. (2017). Parenting Theory and Research. Koç University Publications, Istanbul.
5.Baysal Metin, N. (Ed.) (2018). Child Development from Prenatal to Adolescence. Pegem Academy, Ankara.
6.Berk, Laura E. (2018). Işıkoğlu Erdoğan, N. (Trans. Ed.) Infants and Children, from Prenatal to Middle Childhood. Nobel Publishing, Ankara
7.Trawick-Smith, J. (2018). Akman, B. (Trans. Ed) Development in Early Childhood (A Multicultural Perspective)
8.ARAL N, METİN N. (2018) edit. Child Development. Ankara; Hedef Publishing
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The definition of the child and child in the historical process
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic concepts in child development
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic theories in development
Week 4 - Theoretical
Prenatal, Birth Order and Postpartum Factors Affecting Development
Week 5 - Theoretical
Development in the prenatal period
Week 6 - Theoretical
Development during infancy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Development during infancy
Week 8 - Theoretical
Development in early childhood (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Development during the school period
Week 10 - Theoretical
Moral Development
Week 11 - Theoretical
Adolescence development
Week 12 - Theoretical
Occupations involved in lifelong development
Week 13 - Theoretical
The importance of teamwork among the professions in Child Development
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cultural Effects in Child Development
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Reading44432
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)129
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026