Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES / ÇGE 101 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Code: ÇGE 101 Course Title: CHILD DEVELOPMENT I Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer VEYSEL ŞİRVAN ÇETİN (veyselcetin@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide education to the child, family, educator and society with theoretical and applied education programs that support all development areas (cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social and emotional) of children aged 0-18 with both normal development and special education needs. It is to train professional staff who can provide services, prepare educational toys suitable for technology, gain knowledge about children's habits and needs, and take precautions against the problems they may encounter.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Students can observe the physical development of children PO-1 Gains basic theoretical and practical knowledge in education and care services related to the field.
PO-4 Demonstrates the ability to interpret and evaluate data, analyze data, and develop solution suggestions based on research and evidence, using the knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
PO-8 Evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach and determines the learning needs.
Examination
LO-2 Knows the basic concepts related to the field of child development. PO-1 Gains basic theoretical and practical knowledge in education and care services related to the field.
PO-3 She uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge she has acquired in her field.
PO-4 Demonstrates the ability to interpret and evaluate data, analyze data, and develop solution suggestions based on research and evidence, using the knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
PO-5 Independently carries out a basic level study related to the field.
PO-8 Evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach and determines the learning needs.
PO-10 She conveys her thoughts through written and verbal communication at the level of her basic knowledge and skills on subjects related to her field.
Examination
LO-3 Students can observe the cognitive and language development of children PO-1 Gains basic theoretical and practical knowledge in education and care services related to the field.
PO-3 She uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge she has acquired in her field.
PO-11 She shares her thoughts on issues related to her field and solutions to problems with experts and non-experts.
PO-16 Establishes and maintains direct, open and effective communication with the family and child.
Examination
LO-4 Gains the ability to communicate with children and their families. PO-16 Establishes and maintains direct, open and effective communication with the family and child.
PO-17 Develops a holistic perspective on child development.
PO-21 Has the ability to prepare plans and implement activities for pre-school education institutions.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Developmental theories, Basic concepts of development, Principles of development, Stages of development, Physical development, Psychomotor development, language development, Cognitive development, Sensory development
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Importance of developmental knowledge. Developmental theories Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
2 Basic concepts of development: development, growth, maturation, learning, crucial period, education, instruction Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
3 Principles of development Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
4 Stages of development: Infancy and toddler Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
5 Stages of development: Early childhood period, midlle childhood period, adolescence Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
6 Factors affecting development: environment and biological factors. Physical development : height, weight, muscles, bones, teeth, systems Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
7 Phycisal development in adolescence Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
8 mid-term exam
9 Psychomotor development : basic concepts, developmental stages Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
10 Psychomotor development :developmental stages Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
11 Cognitive development: basic concepts Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
12 Piagetian stages of cognitive development Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
13 Language development: basic concepts Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
14 Language development: developmental stages Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
15 Sensory development Lecture, discussion, individual study, questions and answers, group work.
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Metin, N. Doğum Öncesinden Ergenliğe Çocuk Gelişimi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayınları; 2017
2 Crowley, K. Çocuk Gelişimi Pratik Bir Başlangıç. Ankara: Nobel Yayınevi; 2020.
Required Course instruments and materials
book, paper, pen, computer, projection

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 7 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 7 14
       c) Performance Project 2 5 10
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 5 10
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 7 14
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 120