Information Package / Course Catalogue
Child Psychology
Course Code: BESE131
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

To understand the developmental periods and importance of child psychology

Course Content

Basic concepts, history and methods of child psychology; prenatal development; developmental areas and characteristics of infancy; development areas and characteristics of early childhood; developmental areas of late childhood and their characteristics; child in family structure; children in the school system; adaptation and behavior problems in childhood; Children with special requirements.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Have knowledge about the basic concepts, history and methods of child psychology
2.Children in the school system; adaptation and behavior problems in childhood; makes studies for children with special needs
3.Makes studies for children with special needs
4.Developmental areas and characteristics of children
5.Developmental areas and characteristics of children
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Onur, B. (2005). History of childhood in Turkey. Ankara: Image.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of child psychology
Week 2 - Theoretical
History and methods of child psychology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Prenatal development; infant development and characteristics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Prenatal development; infant development and characteristics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Early childhood development areas and characteristics
Week 6 - Theoretical
Early childhood development areas and characteristics
Week 7 - Theoretical
Developmental areas and characteristics of last childhood
Week 8 - Theoretical
Child within the family structure (interim evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Child in school system
Week 10 - Theoretical
Adaptation and behavior problems in childhood
Week 11 - Theoretical
Children with special needs.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Children with special needs.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Children with special needs.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Children with Special Needs - Mental Retardation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory153390
Assignment1224
Reading1011
Final Examination1325
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
5
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
5
4
4
4
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026