PSYCHOLOGY
Qualification Awarded	Program Süresi	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Öğretim Şekli	Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
Bachelor's (First Cycle) Degree	4	240	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6 QF-EHEA:First Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 31

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1311002070

Ders İsmi:

Projects in Development Psychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
2	2	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Fatma GÖRAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to provide students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in developmental psychology through project-based learning; to enhance research, analysis, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Furthermore, it aims for students to be able to develop independent projects on developmental psychology topics and present these projects within an academic framework.

Course Content:

Developmental Psychology Theories and Approaches
Project Design and Research Methods
Projects on Childhood Development
Projects on Adolescent Development
Projects on Adulthood and Aging Development
Developmental Risks and Protective Factors
Developmental Psychology and Education
Cultural Factors in Development
Effects of Technology and Media on Development
Special Needs and Development
Developmental Psychopathology
Family, Friendships, and Social Relationships
Project Development Workshops
Preparation for Project Presentations
Student Project Presentations
Course Evaluation and Conclusion

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understanding developmental psychology theories and approaches and applying them in projects.
2) Developing social awareness and sensitivity on topics of developmental psychology.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Enhancing critical thinking, analysis, and academic presentation skills.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Ability to conduct independent research and develop project designs.
2) Ability to develop projects on various topics encountered in the field of developmental psychology.

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Project-Based Learning	Articles
2)	Fundamentals of Project Design and Research Methods	Articles
3)	Childhood Development: Theoretical Approaches and Project Ideas	Articles
4)	Adolescent Development: Key Issues and Research	Articles
5)	Adulthood and Aging Development: Studies on Life Stages	Articles
6)	Developmental Risks and Protective Factors: Research and Projects	Articles
7)	Quiz	Articles
8)	Midterm	Articles
9)	Impact of Technology and Media on Development: Contemporary Issues	Articles
10)	Special Needs and Developmental Differences: Projects and Strategies	Articles
11)	Developmental Psychopathology: Case Studies and Interventions	Articles
12)	The Effects of Family and Social Relationships on Development	Articles
13)	Project Development Workshop: Bringing Ideas to Life	Articles
14)	Preparation for Project Presentations: Presentation Skills and Techniques	Articles
15)	Student Project Presentations: Sharing Research and Findings	Articles
16)	Final exam	Articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim üyesi sunumları
References:	Makaleler

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	5	2	4	3
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2) Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3) Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4) To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5) Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6) Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7) Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8) To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9) To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10) Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2)	Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3)	Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4)	To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5)	Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6)	Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7)	Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8)	To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9)	To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10)	Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Course

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	3	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	6	96
Quizzes	1	6	6
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	6	6
Total Workload			162