Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3EMB051Child Psychology2+0+02417.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Pre-School Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To understand the basic concepts of child psychology, developmental periods, child development, adjustment processes and behavior problems, and to be able to explain concepts related to child psychology.
Course Content Dear prospective teachers, this course will cover the basic concepts of child psychology, developmental stages, child development, adjustment processes, and behavioral problems. You are expected to master these fundamental theories and concepts. Course assessment will consist of midterm and final exams, as well as assignments if necessary.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, question and answer, case study method, group discussion
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants Research Assist. Büşra Nur Durmaz
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Kaynak Adı (İng.)
Balcı-Çelik, S., & Topkaya, N. (Eds.). (2025). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi.
Erden-Çınar, S. (Ed.). (2023). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi.
Kılıç, M. (2013). Gerçek Yaşam Tadında: Gelişim Dönemleri 1: Çocukluk-Okul [Developmental Periods 1: Childhood-School]. Pegem Akademi.
Kuzucu, Y. (2019). Küçükler için Büyüklere [For Adults, About Children]. Pegem Akademi.
Course Notes Textbook: Balcı-Çelik, S., & Topkaya, N. (Eds.). (2025). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi.
Documents Ders izlencesi, haftalık okuma bölümleri
Assignments Bu derste ödev verilmemektedir.
Exams Ara sınav %40, yarıyıl sonu sınavı %60 (her biri 25 çoktan seçmeli soru)

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 2 30
Mid-terms 1 25 25
Final examination 1 35 35
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Knows and explains the basic concepts of child psychology.
2 Understands and explains developmental periods, developmental domains and their characteristics.
3 Knows and explains adjustment and behavior problems in the developmental process.
4 Understands and explains the theoretical foundations of child psychology.
5 Distinguishes between normal and abnormal development.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Course: Course aims, learning outcomes, expectations, teaching materials, teaching methods and assessment criteria - Course syllabus
2 Basic Concepts of Development: Developmental Periods and Developmental Tasks Reading Chapter 2 (pp. 23-50) Erden-Çınar, S. (Ed.). (2023). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi. Chapter 2 (pp. 23-50)
3 The Child and Attachment Reading Chapter 6 (pp. 120-134) Balcı-Çelik, S., & Topkaya, N. (Eds.). (2025). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi. Chapter 6 (pp. 120-134)
4 Physical and Psychomotor Development Reading Chapter 1 (pp. 3-23) Balcı-Çelik, S., & Topkaya, N. (Eds.). (2025). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi. Chapter 1 (pp. 3-23)
5 Cognitive Development Reading Chapter 2 (pp. 26-43) Balcı-Çelik, S., & Topkaya, N. (Eds.). (2025). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi. Chapter 2 (pp. 26-43)
6 Personality and Moral Development Reading Chapter 3 (pp. 47-64) Balcı-Çelik, S., & Topkaya, N. (Eds.). (2025). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi. Chapter 3 (pp. 47-64)
7 Social-Emotional Development Reading Chapter 4 (pp. 67-93) Balcı-Çelik, S., & Topkaya, N. (Eds.). (2025). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi. Chapter 4 (pp. 67-93)
8 Midterm Exam - -
9 Identity and Sexual Development Reading Chapter 5 (pp. 100-115) Balcı-Çelik, S., & Topkaya, N. (Eds.). (2025). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi. Chapter 5 (pp. 100-115)
10 The Child ` s Family, Sibling and Peer Relationships Reading Chapter 7 (pp. 141-168) Balcı-Çelik, S., & Topkaya, N. (Eds.). (2025). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi. Chapter 7 (pp. 141-168)
11 Adjustment and Behavior Problems in Childhood 1 Reading Chapter 9 (pp. 206-226) Balcı-Çelik, S., & Topkaya, N. (Eds.). (2025). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi. Chapter 9 (pp. 206-226)
12 Adjustment and Behavior Problems in Childhood 2 Reading Chapter 9 (pp. 206-226) Balcı-Çelik, S., & Topkaya, N. (Eds.). (2025). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi. Chapter 9 (pp. 206-226)
13 Adverse Childhood Experiences Reading Chapter 12 (pp. 296-303) Balcı-Çelik, S., & Topkaya, N. (Eds.). (2025). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi. Chapter 12 (pp. 296-303)
14 Children with Special Needs Reading Chapter 17 (pp. 399-411) Erden-Çınar, S. (Ed.). (2023). Çocuk Psikolojisi [Child Psychology]. Pegem Akademi. Chapter 17 (pp. 399-411)
15 General Review - -

 
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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C5 4 4 5 3 2 3 4 4 4 5 4 4 3 2

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