Information Package / Course Catalogue
Developmental Parenthood
Course Code: IFC508
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course examines the theoretical approaches to child rearing in families: emphasis on developing practical skills for working with parents and children.

Course Content

Parenting for Children, Parenting for Adolescents, Developmental System Approach to Parenting, Parenting and attachment, Parenting styles, Parental monitoring, Parenting and Development of self-regulation in children, Development of positive social behavior, Parenting and Cognitive, Social and Moral Development

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To demonstrate knowledge of various parenting theoretical points of view.
2.To discuss the growth and development of children.
3.To evaluate and to promote parenting practices that guide the healthy development of children .
4.To examine challenges faced by families.
5.To analyze roles and responsibilities of parenting.
6.To explain the role parent plays in the development of a child.
7.To discuss physical and emotional factors related to beginning the parenting process.
8.To apply knowledge about parenting to real-life situations.
9.To evaluate examples of styles of parenting to determine optimal child psychosocial outcome.
10.To know parenting practices that maximize human growth and development.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bornstein, M. H. (2002). Handbook of parenting: Vol. 5: pratical Issues in parenting. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
2.Brooks J., (2010). The Process of Parenting. McGraw-Hill Publishing, NY.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Parenting children
Week 2 - Theoretical
Parenting adolescents
Week 3 - Theoretical
Developmental system approach to parenthood
Week 4 - Theoretical
Parenting and child's temperament
Week 5 - Theoretical
Parenting and attachment
Week 6 - Theoretical
Parenting styles
Week 7 - Theoretical
Parental monitoring
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Parenting and development of self-regulation in children
Week 10 - Theoretical
Parenting and cognitive development
Week 11 - Theoretical
Parenting and prosocial behavior and moral development in children
Week 12 - Theoretical
Parenting and moral development in children
Week 13 - Theoretical
Parenting and exceptional children
Week 14 - Theoretical
Social cultural factors and parenting
Week 15 - Theoretical
Parent's mental health and parenting
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment140228
Term Project20714
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
OÇ-5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
3
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
OÇ-7
5
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-8
3
3
5
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-9
3
3
5
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-10
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026