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COURSE UNIT TITLECOURSE UNIT CODESEMESTERTHEORY + PRACTICE (Hour)ECTS
CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CGP162 - 3 + 0 5

TYPE OF COURSE UNITElective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNITAssociate Degree
YEAR OF STUDY-
SEMESTER-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)Instructor Beyhan Özge Yersel
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT At the end of this course, the students;
1) Defines mental health and explain its importance.
2) Defines the difference between child mental health adaptation and maladaptation.
3) Identifies defense mechanisms.
4) Defines the habit and emotional disorders in children.
5) Explains the causes of behavior and compliance problems in children.
6) Knows the necessary interventions for the protection of child mental health
MODE OF DELIVERY
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSENo
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITIONWithin the scope of this course, it is aimed to define the definition and importance of child mental health, mental health theories, defense mechanisms, mental, emotional, habit, behavior and adaptation problems and methods used in child mental health.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEKTOPICS
1st Week Definition and importance of mental health
2nd Week Protective factors in mental health
3rd Week Theoretical view on mental health
4th Week Attachment theory
5th Week Getting to know and evaluate children
6th Week Mental Health and Family Relationships
7th Week Mental Health And Parenting Attitudes
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Emotional Disorders in Early Childhood
10th Week Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood
11th Week Adaptation Problems in Early Childhood
12th Week Investigation of mental health disorders in early childhood with case studies
13th Week Diagnosis and Correct Approaches of Mental Health Disorders in Children
14th Week Early Childhood Education Guidance Services Practices Regarding Child Mental Health
15th Week FINAL EXAMINATION
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READINGAydoğan, Y. ,Gültekin Akduman, G. (2017).Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı. Eğitenkitap Yayınları; Ankara.
Yörükoğlu, A. (2004). Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı, Özgür Yayınları, İstanbul.
Bakırcıoğlu, R. (2002). Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı ve Uyum Bozuklukları, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODSLecture,Case Study,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Problem Solving
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 QuantityPercentage(%)
Mid-term130
Assignment130
Total(%)60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)40
Total(%)100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities Number Hours Workload
Midterm exam111
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work14228
Preparation for Final exam15050
Course hours14342
Preparation for Midterm exam13030
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam111
Homework
Total Workload152
Total Workload / 305,06
ECTS Credits of the Course5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
WORK PLACEMENT(S)No
  

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