Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3İAY129Self-Improvement2+0+02309.09.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program First and Emergency Aid
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course By gaining awareness of the individual characteristics of the student, it will be ensured that he can express himself better and in this way, he will be satisfied, successful and harmonious in his life.
Course Content Concepts related to personal development and their importance Ways of self-expression Situations that prevent self-realization Ways of realizing goals in life Focusing here and now Being able to express oneself in stressful situations Difference and development of individual perceptions Visual skill practices, Auditory skill practices.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Instructor Aynur EKREN ÇAKICI
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Hay, L., 2007 Istanbul, , 13th Edition, Golden Books.
Gawain.,Shakti., 2005, Istanbul, 2nd Edition, Akash Publishing, “Creative Imagination”.
Course Notes 1- Addington, Ensign J., 1996, 1st Edition, Istanbul, Akash Publications “0 Thought Power”
2- Dökmen, Ü., 2002, Istanbul 5th Edition, , Sistem Publishing, “In the Process of Harmonization with the Universe, Existing, Developing, Compromise".

Course Category
Social Sciences %50
Education %40
Health %10

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 2 14 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 2 14 28
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Practice 2 14 28
Final examination 1 4 4
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 They can learn ways to express themselves and use them in their personal and professional relationships.
2 He knows the ways of self-actualization.
3 Knows how to set and reach goals in life.
4 Knows the communication methods that can be applied in stressful environments and uses them in appropriate situations.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to personal development Reading related resources, class discussion, Question and answer
2 What are the ways to express yourself? Communication starts with yourself
3 Situations that prevent us from realizing ourselves: Self-judgment, Suppressing emotions, Not being aware of our power,
4 Situations that prevent us from realizing ourselves: our beliefs and values, how we face our values.
5 Ways to achieve goals in life
6 Ways to achieve goals in life
7 Focus on the here and now: Silence of the mind, meditation, Mind control
8 Midterm
9 My focus on the here and now Overcoming fear, Liberation in time, Imagination, Right breathing
10 Ability to express oneself in stressful situations
11 Differences in individual perceptions: Visual skills, Auditory skills
12 Difference of individual perceptions: Kinesthetic skills
13 Development of individual perceptions, Visual skills practices, Auditory skills practices, Kinesthetic skills practices
14 Development of individual perceptions, Visual skills practices, Auditory skills practices, Kinesthetic skills practices

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
C1
C2
C3
C4

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