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MBS 002 - Child Psychology

Sports Science Faculty · Physical Education and Sports Teaching · Undergraduate

ECTS: 4 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Vocational Informations Elective
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Esilay KILIÇ

Course Objective

To introduce the field of child psychology with its subfields; To provide knowledge and awareness on issues such as the historical development of the field, relevant theories, different measurement methods used, childhood adaptation and behavior problems, and the place of the child in different contexts.

Course Content

 

Basic concepts, history and methods of child psychology; prenatal development; developmental areas and characteristics of infancy; Developmental areas and characteristics of early childhood; developmental areas and characteristics of late childhood; child within the family structure; child within the school system; childhood adjustment and behavior problems; children with special needs.

Required Resources

Yavuzer, H., (2013). Child Psychology, Remzi Bookstore, Istanbul

Lecture notes

Recommended Resources

Atalay Yörükoğlu, Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı,

Core Area Distribution

(14) Teacher Training and Education Science%30 (31) Social and Behavioural Science%70

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and PracticeGroup Study

Assessment & Evaluation

Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16232
Out of Class Study Period6636
Midterm111
Quiz000
Assignment5525
Practice000
Final111

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Subject, History and Importance of Child Psychologysource book and helper book
2Subject, History and Importance of Child PsychologyBasic and auxiliary books
3Basic Principles of Developmentbasic and helper books
4Stages of Developmentbasic books
5Childhood Adaptation and Behavioral Disordersbasic books
6Childhood Adaptation and Behavioral Disorders - Enuresis and Encopresisbasic books
7Adaptation and Behavioral Disorders in Childhood - Finger Sucking and Eating Nailsbasic books
8Childhood Adaptation and Behavioral Disorders - Eating Disordersbasic books
9Childhood Adaptation and Behavioral Disorders - Lyingbasic books
10Childhood Adaptation and Behavior Disorders - Playing-Theftbasic books
11Childhood Adaptation and Behavioral Disorders - Antisocial Behaviorsbasic books
12Approaches to Children Problemsbasic books
13Approaches to Children Problemsbasic books
14general evaluationders kitapları
15Teaching Social Skills in Creating Balanced Personality in ChildrenRelated parts of the resource book.
16Final ExamFinal Exam