Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1PDR623Current Approaches and Applications in Developmental Psychology3+0+031020.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Doctorate's Degree
Department / Program Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PhD)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Dersin amacı, öğrencilerin gelişim psikolojisindeki klasik kuramları çağdaş nörobilimsel ve toplumsal yaklaşımlarla ilişkilendirmesini, gelişimsel verileri değerlendirme ve uygulama becerisi kazanmasını sağlamaktır..
Course Content This course examines the multidimensional developmental process of human beings—from before birth through adulthood—from the perspective of lifelong development. Current neuropsychological findings, the effects of the social environment, and the role of technology in development are addressed from an interdisciplinary perspective. Topics discussed in the course include brain development, environmental interactions, trauma and resilience, identity and risk-taking behaviors in adolescence, and emotional and cognitive flexibility.
Course Methods and Techniques Explanation, asking questions, discussion, case analysis.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Cemre ERTEN TATLI
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Perry, B. D., & Szalavitz, M. (2017). Köpek gibi büyütülmüş çocuk: Bir çocuk psikiyatristinin not defterinden sıra dışı öyküler (B. S. Haktanır, Çev.). Koridor Yayıncılık
Steinberg, L. (2018). Fırsatlar dönemi olarak ergenlik: Yeni ergenlik biliminden dersler (E. Boynueğri, Çev.). İmge Kitabevi.
Santrock, J. S. Yaşam Boyu Gelişim. Nobel Akademi Yayınları.
At the HKÜ Library, at least two different sources must be consulted for each topic.
Course Notes -

Course Category
Education %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
Assignment 1 % 50
Project 1 % 50
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 4 60
Assignments 1 25 25
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Project 1 80 80
Final examination 1 60 60
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 10 300

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 From a lifespan development perspective, it analyzes the interaction of cognitive, emotional, social, and neurodevelopmental processes and compares the continuities and differences across developmental stages.
2 Critically evaluates classical and contemporary theories of development within the framework of modern neuroscientific and interdisciplinary approaches, and interprets patterns of individual development from various theoretical perspectives.
3 It analyzes the effects of trauma, environmental conditions, social relationships, and technological changes on development in light of current scientific findings and evaluates the implications of these findings for school-, family-, and community-based interventions.
4 Yaşam boyu gelişime ilişkin güncel araştırmaları eleştirel olarak değerlendirerek gelişimsel bir probleme yönelik özgün araştırma soruları, açıklayıcı modeller veya bilimsel temelli uygulama önerileri geliştirir.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction: Getting Acquainted and Expectations Review of the course syllabus and core readings Course syllabus and core readings recommended by the instructor
2 Life-Span Perspective Reading the relevant sources Review of relevant book chapters, articles, and current research, including neuroscience and positive psychology studies related to the life stage.
3 Beginnings: Prenatal Development and Birth Reading the relevant sources Review of relevant book chapters, articles, and current research, including neuroscience and positive psychology studies related to the life stage.
4 Infancy Reading the relevant sources Review of relevant book chapters, articles, and current research, including neuroscience and positive psychology studies related to the life stage.
5 Early Childhood Reading the relevant sources Review of relevant book chapters, articles, and current research, including neuroscience and positive psychology studies related to the life stage.
6 Middle and Late Childhood Reading the relevant sources Review of relevant book chapters, articles, and current research, including neuroscience and positive psychology studies related to the life stage.
7 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence Reading the relevant sources Review of relevant book chapters, articles, and current research, including neuroscience and positive psychology studies related to the life stage.
8 Midterm Examination
9 Socioemotional Development in Adolescence Reading the relevant sources Review of relevant book chapters, articles, and current research, including neuroscience and positive psychology studies related to the life stage.
10 Early Adulthood Reading the relevant sources Review of relevant book chapters, articles, and current research, including neuroscience and positive psychology studies related to the life stage.
11 Middle Adulthood Reading the relevant sources Review of relevant book chapters, articles, and current research, including neuroscience and positive psychology studies related to the life stage.
12 Late Adulthood Reading the relevant sources Review of relevant book chapters, articles, and current research, including neuroscience and positive psychology studies related to the life stage.
13 Death and Grief Reading the relevant sources Review of relevant book chapters, articles, and current research, including neuroscience and positive psychology studies related to the life stage.
14 Neurocognitive Approaches and Applications Reading the relevant sources Review of relevant book chapters, articles, and current research, including neuroscience and positive psychology studies related to the life stage.
15 General Evaluation Review of topics covered throughout the semester Course notes and readings used throughout the semester

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8
All 5 3 2 2 4 3 2 4
C1 5 3 2 2 3 3 1 3
C2 5 3 3 2 4 4 1 4
C3 5 4 3 3 4 4 2 4
C4 5 3 2 2 5 3 2 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant