Information Package / Course Catalogue
Developmental Psychology
Course Code: ÇGEL552
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Gaining advanced knowledge about developmental psychology

Course Content

A general look at developmental psychology in the historical process, biological, social, cognitive and personality development, research methods and theories of the individual in the life cycle will be examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Discuss physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes that take place during the developmental stages throughout childhood.
2.Identify changes specific to each developmental area.
3.Recognize developmental studies and discuss their content.
4.Discuss the precautions to be taken in developmental aberrations by distinguishing normal and abnormal development.
5.Knows all concepts about the development and the education of 0-18 year old children and youth by developing the habit of research and learning, keeping consciousness and knowledge constantly throughout life, and follows the studies on this subject.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Genetic and environmental factors affecting development
Week 2 - Theoretical
Examination of Development Theories
Week 3 - Theoretical
Prenatal development and newborn baby
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sensory perceptual development in infancy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cognitive development in infancy, childhood and adolescence
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cognitive development theories and measurement of cognitive development
Week 7 - Theoretical
Infancy, childhood language development
Week 8 - Theoretical
Measurement of language development, language and speech problems (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Infancy, childhood and adolescence social and personality development, temperament characteristics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Evaluation of social emotional development
Week 11 - Theoretical
Moral development and theories
Week 12 - Theoretical
Self development, evaluation of self concept and theoretical approaches to self concept
Week 13 - Theoretical
Prosocial behavior and friend relationships
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sexual role development and gender differences, gender roles
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%25
Term Assignment1%25
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment25214
Term Project115217
Final Examination115217
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)104
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
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026