Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ÇGEL520 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 1 |
| Credit | : 4 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 8 |
This course aims to enable students to evaluate, from a scientific and practical perspective, the process of preparing for parenthood, parenting competencies, the impact of current social and cultural changes on parenting, the principles of guiding children at different age stages, the basic techniques used in child guidance, and also parental self-care and well-being.
The course will cover the concept of parenthood, preparation for parenthood, the transformation of parental roles, effective parenting competencies, contemporary parenting challenges, family diversity, parental guidance according to child development stages, communication and guidance techniques, setting boundaries, positive discipline and behavior management, approaches to problematic behaviors, parenting in the digital age, and parental self-care processes.
| 1. | Evaluates the process of preparing to become a parent from its biopsychosocial dimensions. |
| 2. | Analyzes effective parenting skills from the perspective of child development. |
| 3. | Discusses contemporary parenting challenges within the context of societal change, technology, and diversity. |
| 4. | Explains the differing aspects of parental guidance during infancy, preschool, school age, and adolescence. |
| 5. | Choose developmentally appropriate methods for setting boundaries and managing behavior. |
| 6. | Assesses the effects of parental self-care, stress management, and psychological well-being on children. |
| 7. | Develops guidance recommendations for families using scientific resources. |
| 1. | Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (Ed.). (2012). Self, Family and Human Development. 3rd Edition. Istanbul: Koç University Publications. |
| 2. | Solter, A.J. (2019). The Conscious Baby. 12th Edition. Istanbul: Doğan Kitap |
| 3. | Solter, A.J. (2013). The Art of Playing. 9th Edition. Istanbul: Doğan Kitap |
| 4. | Siegel, D.J. & Bryson, T.P. (2020). Discipline Without Drama. 4th Edition. Istanbul: Pegasus Publications. |
| 5. | Leo, P. (2021). Parenting Hand in Hand with Children. 6th Edition. Istanbul: Gün Publishing. |
| 6. | Siegel, D.J. (2024). The Adolescent Brain Guide, 8th Edition. Istanbul: Tuti Publishing. |
| 7. | Miner, J. (2020). The Art of Parenting in the Digital Age. Istanbul: Mona Publishing. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | 1 | %20 |
| Presentation | 1 | %10 |
| Assignment | 2 | %10 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Lecture - Practice | 14 | 5 | 2 | 98 |
| Reading | 14 | 3 | 1 | 56 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 202 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
OÇ-2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
OÇ-3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
OÇ-4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
OÇ-5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
OÇ-6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
OÇ-7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |