PSYCHOLOGY (MASTER) (THESIS)
Qualification Awarded	Length of Program	Total Credits (ECTS)	Mode of Study	Level of Qualification & Field of Study
Master's ( Second Cycle) Degree	2	120	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 7 QF-EHEA:Second Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 31

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

3020002009

Ders İsmi:

Selected Topics in Developmental Psychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
3	0	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

none

Type of course:

Anabilim Dalı/Lisansüstü Seçmeli

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. Telat Gül ŞENDİL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to discuss theoretical approaches that explain parenting behaviors and the effects of these behaviors on children, and to examine recent research (conducted in the last 10 years) on these subjects. Topics include parental attitudes, father involvement, maternal gatekeeping, co-parenting, maternal sensitivity, and factors affecting these. Students are expected to present at least 10 articles of their choice on the subject(s) they choose in line with their interests and to prepare a review article to submit at the end of the semester.

Course Content:

Throughout the course, parenting behaviors will be discussed in terms of different theoretical approaches, and the issues of what parenting behaviors should be for the optimal development of children and how this information can be used in the professional field in terms of preventive mental health will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explains current and special topics in developmental psychology and evaluates the effects of these topics on lifelong development.
2) Analyzes the factors affecting cognitive, emotional and social development and interprets these processes in the theoretical framework.
3) Follows current research in the field of developmental psychology and evaluates it from a critical perspective.
4) Analyze the effects of individual differences on development and compare developmental processes in a cultural context.
5) Discuss the long-term effects of early life events and environmental factors and identify developmental risk factors.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the course.
2)	Theoretical approaches explaining parental attitudes, co-parenting, parental sensitivity and their effects on children.	1. Rohner, R.P. (2000). The Warmth Dimension: Foundation of Parental Acceptance-Rejection Theory, USA: Rohner Research Consultants in the Family Issues. 2. Sayıl, M. ve Yağmurlu, B. (2012). Ana babalık: Kuram ve araştırma. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 3. Şendil, T.G., Aydın, A. (Ed.) (2024). Kuramdan uygulamaya: Anne bekçiliği ve baba katılımı. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3)	Theoretical approaches to explain the effects of father involvement and maternal guardianship on children.	1. Rohner, R.P. (2000). The Warmth Dimension: Foundation of Parental Acceptance-Rejection Theory, USA: Rohner Research Consultants in the Family Issues. 2. Sayıl, M. ve Yağmurlu, B. (2012). Ana babalık: Kuram ve araştırma. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 3. Şendil, T.G., Aydın, A. (Ed.) (2024). Kuramdan uygulamaya: Anne bekçiliği ve baba katılımı. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
4)	For the preparation of a review study, students will present the abstracts of the articles made in the last 10 years on the topics they will choose within the scope of the course topics.	1. Rohner, R.P. (2000). The Warmth Dimension: Foundation of Parental Acceptance-Rejection Theory, USA: Rohner Research Consultants in the Family Issues. 2. Sayıl, M. ve Yağmurlu, B. (2012). Ana babalık: Kuram ve araştırma. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 3. Şendil, T.G., Aydın, A. (Ed.) (2024). Kuramdan uygulamaya: Anne bekçiliği ve baba katılımı. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
5)	Reading and presentations of articles that students are interested in and decide to do a review study.	1. Rohner, R.P. (2000). The Warmth Dimension: Foundation of Parental Acceptance-Rejection Theory, USA: Rohner Research Consultants in the Family Issues. 2. Sayıl, M. ve Yağmurlu, B. (2012). Ana babalık: Kuram ve araştırma. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 3. Şendil, T.G., Aydın, A. (Ed.) (2024). Kuramdan uygulamaya: Anne bekçiliği ve baba katılımı. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
6)	Reading and presentations of articles that students are interested in and decide to do a review study.	1. Rohner, R.P. (2000). The Warmth Dimension: Foundation of Parental Acceptance-Rejection Theory, USA: Rohner Research Consultants in the Family Issues. 2. Sayıl, M. ve Yağmurlu, B. (2012). Ana babalık: Kuram ve araştırma. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 3. Şendil, T.G., Aydın, A. (Ed.) (2024). Kuramdan uygulamaya: Anne bekçiliği ve baba katılımı. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
7)	Reading and presentations of articles that students are interested in and decide to do a review study.	1. Rohner, R.P. (2000). The Warmth Dimension: Foundation of Parental Acceptance-Rejection Theory, USA: Rohner Research Consultants in the Family Issues. 2. Sayıl, M. ve Yağmurlu, B. (2012). Ana babalık: Kuram ve araştırma. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 3. Şendil, T.G., Aydın, A. (Ed.) (2024). Kuramdan uygulamaya: Anne bekçiliği ve baba katılımı. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
8)	Midterm
9)	Reading and presentations of articles that students are interested in and decide to do a review study.	1. Rohner, R.P. (2000). The Warmth Dimension: Foundation of Parental Acceptance-Rejection Theory, USA: Rohner Research Consultants in the Family Issues. 2. Sayıl, M. ve Yağmurlu, B. (2012). Ana babalık: Kuram ve araştırma. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 3. Şendil, T.G., Aydın, A. (Ed.) (2024). Kuramdan uygulamaya: Anne bekçiliği ve baba katılımı. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
10)	Reading and presentations of articles that students are interested in and decide to do a review study.	1. Rohner, R.P. (2000). The Warmth Dimension: Foundation of Parental Acceptance-Rejection Theory, USA: Rohner Research Consultants in the Family Issues. 2. Sayıl, M. ve Yağmurlu, B. (2012). Ana babalık: Kuram ve araştırma. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 3. Şendil, T.G., Aydın, A. (Ed.) (2024). Kuramdan uygulamaya: Anne bekçiliği ve baba katılımı. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
11)	Reading and presentations of articles that students are interested in and decide to do a review study.	1. Rohner, R.P. (2000). The Warmth Dimension: Foundation of Parental Acceptance-Rejection Theory, USA: Rohner Research Consultants in the Family Issues. 2. Sayıl, M. ve Yağmurlu, B. (2012). Ana babalık: Kuram ve araştırma. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 3. Şendil, T.G., Aydın, A. (Ed.) (2024). Kuramdan uygulamaya: Anne bekçiliği ve baba katılımı. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
12)	Reading and presentations of articles that students are interested in and decide to do a review study.	1. Rohner, R.P. (2000). The Warmth Dimension: Foundation of Parental Acceptance-Rejection Theory, USA: Rohner Research Consultants in the Family Issues. 2. Sayıl, M. ve Yağmurlu, B. (2012). Ana babalık: Kuram ve araştırma. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 3. Şendil, T.G., Aydın, A. (Ed.) (2024). Kuramdan uygulamaya: Anne bekçiliği ve baba katılımı. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
13)	Presentation and discussion of the compilation work of the students.
14)	Presentation and discussion of the compilation work of the students.
15)	Presentation and discussion of the compilation work of the students.
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Rohner, R.P. (2000). The Warmth Dimension: Foundation of Parental Acceptance-Rejection Theory, USA: Rohner Research Consultants in the Family Issues.
2. Sayıl, M. ve Yağmurlu, B. (2012). Ana babalık: Kuram ve araştırma. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları.
3. Şendil, T.G., Aydın, A. (Ed.) (2024). Kuramdan uygulamaya: Anne bekçiliği ve baba katılımı. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

References:

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Students will have advanced theoretical knowledge in the fields of developmental and experimental psychology and will consolidate this knowledge through scientific research and professional practice.
2) The program provides students with the skills to conduct independent research, use scientific data analysis techniques and produce academic publications.
3) Graduates gain the competence to work responsibly in line with the ethical rules and professional standards in the field of psychology.
4) Graduates will be able to take an active role in multidisciplinary projects by collaborating with professionals in different fields related to psychology such as health, education and business.
5) The program trains graduates as experts who contribute to society by raising awareness of taking part in projects for the protection and improvement of psychological health at the individual and community level.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Students will have advanced theoretical knowledge in the fields of developmental and experimental psychology and will consolidate this knowledge through scientific research and professional practice.
2)	The program provides students with the skills to conduct independent research, use scientific data analysis techniques and produce academic publications.
3)	Graduates gain the competence to work responsibly in line with the ethical rules and professional standards in the field of psychology.
4)	Graduates will be able to take an active role in multidisciplinary projects by collaborating with professionals in different fields related to psychology such as health, education and business.
5)	The program trains graduates as experts who contribute to society by raising awareness of taking part in projects for the protection and improvement of psychological health at the individual and community level.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Expression
Individual study and assignment
Lesson
Reading
Homework

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
Quiz	1	% 20
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	15	5	75
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Quizzes	1	5	5
Total Workload			168