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Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Spring Semester | ||||
Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
Department | PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION | ||||
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
Name of Lecturer | MEHMET AKİF CİNGİ (makif@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
Objectives of the Course | |||||
To examine the concept of mental health, the importance of mental health at school, the definition of normal and abnormal behaviors, the definition and causes of childhood mental disorders and adjustment problems, and to raise awareness of children's mental health in students. |
Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
LO-1 | Knows the basic concepts of mental health. |
PO-3 Has knowledge and skills based on preschool education. PO-8 Uses ways of reaching information and information resources effectively. |
Examination Presentation |
LO-2 | Explain the historical development of mental health. |
PO-3 Has knowledge and skills based on preschool education. |
Examination Presentation |
LO-3 | Explain the theories about mental health. |
PO-3 Has knowledge and skills based on preschool education. PO-7 Evaluates the knowledge and skills he/she has in his/her field with a critical approach. PO-8 Uses ways of reaching information and information resources effectively. |
Examination Presentation |
LO-4 | Explain the characteristics of individuals with and without mental health. |
PO-1 Recognizes the characteristics of preschool children in many ways. PO-3 Has knowledge and skills based on preschool education. |
Examination Presentation |
LO-5 | Explain the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and adjustment problems in children. |
PO-1 Recognizes the characteristics of preschool children in many ways. PO-2 Supports the development and learning of children by using different methods and techniques. PO-3 Has knowledge and skills based on preschool education. PO-4 Evaluates children's development and learning from multiple perspectives. PO-6 Communicates effectively with the child, family, school and society. PO-8 Uses ways of reaching information and information resources effectively. |
Examination Presentation |
LO-6 | Explains the work to be done with the family in the protection of mental health. |
PO-3 Has knowledge and skills based on preschool education. PO-4 Evaluates children's development and learning from multiple perspectives. PO-6 Communicates effectively with the child, family, school and society. PO-7 Evaluates the knowledge and skills he/she has in his/her field with a critical approach. PO-14 Shares information about the field with relevant people and institutions. PO-26 Supports the solution proposals with data for the problems encountered and transfers them to the relevant persons and institutions. |
Examination Presentation |
LO-7 | Follows the developments regarding mental health in preschool period. |
PO-7 Evaluates the knowledge and skills he/she has in his/her field with a critical approach.
PO-8 Uses ways of reaching information and information resources effectively. PO-9 Follows the current developments in the field at national and international level. PO-11 Uses information and communication technologies at the level required by the field. |
Examination Presentation |
PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
Course Contents | ||
Definition and importance of mental health; historical development of mental health; theories about mental health; characteristics of individuals with and without mental health; behavior and adaptation problems seen in children [stuttering, not being able to speak (mutism), bedwetting (enuresis), stool incontinence (encopresis), finger sucking, nail biting, aggression, jealousy, tics, stubbornness, sleep disorders, eating habits disorder, fear, attention. deficiency and hyperactivity, fear of school, stealing, lying] diagnosis and treatment; the effects of special situations in the family (divorce, step-parent, death of the parent, etc.) on the mental health of the child. | ||
Weekly Course Content | ||
Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
1 | Introduction and course presentation | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer |
2 | Definition of mental health, historical development, theories about mental health, characteristics of individuals with and without mental health, factors affecting mental health | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer |
3 | Definition of mental health, historical development, theories about mental health, characteristics of individuals with and without mental health, factors affecting mental health | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer |
4 | Stuttering, Inability to Speak (Mutism), Tic, Stubborn | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Team work Project Presentation |
5 | Thumb Sucking, Nail Biting, Playing with Matches and Fire, | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Team work Project Presentation |
6 | Masturbation, Encopresis, Enuresis | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Team work Project Presentation |
7 | Bipolar Disorder, Jealousy | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Team work Project Presentation |
8 | mid-term exam | |
9 | Stealing, Lying, Aggression | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Team work Project Presentation |
10 | Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity, Anxiety Disorders, Childhood Depression | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Team work Project Presentation |
11 | Eating problem, Sleep Disorders | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Team work Project Presentation |
12 | Childhood Fears | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Team work Project Presentation |
13 | Child Neglect and Abuse | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Team work Project Presentation |
14 | Divorce, Stepparents, Death | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Team work Project Presentation |
15 | General evaluation | Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer |
16 | final exam | |
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
1 | Sargın, N. (2001). Çocuklarda ruh sağlığı. Ankara: Nobel. | |
2 | Cirhinlioğlu, F. G. (2015). Çocuk gelişimi ve ruh sağlığı. Ankara: Nobel. | |
3 | Yörükoğlu, A. (2002). Çocuk ruh sağlığı. İstanbul: Özgür. | |
4 | Aydoğan, Y. ve Gültekin Akduman, G. (2019). Çocuk ruh sağlığı. Ankara: Eğiten. | |
Required Course instruments and materials | ||
Book, computer, projector |
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 | 10 | 3 | 20 |
5.Report | |||
6.Workshop | |||
7.Performance Project | |||
8.Term Paper | |||
9.Project | |||
final exam | 16 | 1 | 40 |
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 | 0 | ||
b) Search in internet/Library | 3 | 14 | 42 |
c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 2 | 14 | 28 |
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 | 4 | 7 | 28 |
final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
0 | |||
0 | |||
Total work load; | 156 |