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Developmental Psychology

Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
PSK3300 3 Developmental Psychology 3/0/0 CC Turkish 5
Course Goals
The goal of this course is to introduce the concepts and topics of developmental psychology within the scope of lifespan development.
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Instructor(s) Assist. Prof. Dr. Ece Naz Ermiş
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Schedule Wednesday 12:00-15:00
Office Hour(s) Monday
Teaching Methods and Techniques Discussion and seminar techniques will be used.
Principle Sources Santrock, J.W. (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim, Gelişim Psikolojisi (13. Basımdan Çeviri). (Çev. Ed. Galip Yüksel). Ankara: Nobel Yayın

Bacanlı, H. (2004). Gelişim ve Öğrenme (8. Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayın.

Ergin, H., Yıldız, A. (2012). Gelişim Psikolojisi (3. Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayın.
Other Sources Miller, P. (2008). Gelişim Psikolojisi Kuramları. (Çev. Ed. Bekir Onur). Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.
Course Schedules
Week Contents Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction. Lifespan Development Theory. Basic Concepts and Principles of Development Lecture
2. Week Life Cycles and Tasks of Development Lecture
3. Week Cognitive Development and Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development Lecture
4. Week Development of Concept and Vygotsky Lecture
5. Week Development of Language and Chomsky Lecture
6. Week Development of Morality and Kohlberg Lecture
7. Week Development of Personality and Freud Lecture
8. Week Overall View Discussion
9. Week Midterm
10. Week Psychosocial Development and Erikson Lecture
11. Week Transformation Theory and Roger Gould Lecture
12. Week Life Structure Theory and Daniel J. Levinson Lecture
13. Week Emergency Adulthood Lecture
14. Week Essay Works Discussion
15. Week Essay Works Discussion
16. Week Overall View Discussion
17. Week Final Examination
Assessments
Evaluation tools Quantity Weight(%)
Midterm(s) 1 40
Final Exam 1 60


Program Outcomes
PO-1Ability to integrate both theorical and practical knowledge in different domains of psychology.
PO-2Apply major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings of psychology on both theory and implication.
PO-3Understanding the difference between science, art, philosophy and common sense paralel to evolution of human life and cognition.
PO-4Gain interdisciplinary perspectives about the evolution of human being and societies.
PO-5Design, run experiment research; collect, analyze and interpret research data; write research reports effectively.
PO-6Ability to Access and use of information effectively; browse interdisciplinary literature, use databases and other information sources properly.
PO-7Gain analytical and critical thinking and writing skills.
PO-8Use appropriately the technical language of science of psychology in oral and written communication and presentation skills.
PO-9High comprehension of at least a foreign language.
PO-10Improve attitudes, abilities and motivation that bring out self efficiacy, talent and creativity.
PO-11Develop skills and abilities for self critisicm and self growth.
PO-12Achieve personal implements for team working.
PO-13Increase sensitivity and awareness to reflect on communication and problem solving processes.
PO-14Ability to develop social sensitivity and consciousness to conduct social responsibility projects.
PO-15Develop leadership skills and management of human relations.
PO-16Professional ethical consciousness.
PO-17Interact effectively and work productively with others.
PO-18Apply technical knowledge of psychology to problem solving processes in professional work settings.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1Examination of current issues in developmental psychology within the framework of lifespan development perspective.
LO-2Introducing main concepts and topics of developmental psychology.
LO-3Studying developmental stages with examples.
LO-4Comprehending and apprehending basic dynamics of developmental psychology.
LO-5Combining developmental psychology with other subfields
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix
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