CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY143E	CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND ETHICS	1	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes about professional theories, professional terminology, the roles of child development according to developmental periods, the importance and function of professional cooperation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The need to have a code of ethical conduct, NAEYC Code of Ethics, Moral dilemmas, case studies

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains professional theories.
Explains the effect of developmental periods on each other.
Discriminates the differences between the views of developmental theorists
Discriminatesjob description and field of duty
Adheres to professional ethics.
Moves in accordance with professional ethics.
Defends the importance of interdisciplinary work.
Aids other professionals when necessary.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Read the course syllabus and requirements	Basic introduction to lifespan development and morality	Presentation and Class Discussion
2	Read Chapter 1 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	The Early Childhood Educator as a Person	Presentation and Class Discussion
3	Read Chapter 2 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	What is the "Code of Ethical Conduct"? Why do we need it?	Presentation and Class Discussion
4	Read Chapter 3 on Read Chapter 3 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Dilemmas and steps to solve them	Presentation and Class Discussion
5	Read Chapter 4 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Children: Ideals and Principles	Presentation and Class Discussion
6	Read Chapter 4 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Children: Case Studies	Presentation and Class Discussion
7	Review earlier topics and prepare questions	General Review	Presentation and Class Discussion
8	Review earlier topics and prepare questions	Mid-exam Review	Q/A and Class Discussion
9	Read Chapter 5 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Families: Ideals and Principles	Presentation and Class Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Read Chapter 5 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Families: Case Studies	Presentation and Class Discussion
12	Read Chapter 6 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues: Ideals and Principles	Presentation and Class Discussion
13	Read Chapter 6 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues: Case Studies	Presentation and Class Discussion
14	Read Chapter 7 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	Ethical Responsibilities to Community: Ideals and Principles / Case Studies	Presentation and Class Discussion
15	Read Chapter 8 on Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2005)	The Code of Ethics and You: General Review and Reflection on what we have learned	Q/A and Class Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Freeman, N., & Feeney, S. (2012). Ethics and the early childhood educator: Using the NAEYC Code, 3rd Edition. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Killen, M., & Smetana, J. G. (2013). Handbook of moral development. Psychology Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	40		Optical (Test) Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	3	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.						5
2	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.						5
3	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.						5
4	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.						5
5	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.						5
6	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.						5
7	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.					4
8	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.					4
9	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
2	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
3	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
4	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.					4
5	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.					4
6	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.					4
7	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.					4
8	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.					4
9	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.					4
2	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.					4
3	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.					4
4	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.			2
5	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.			2
6	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.			2
2	Joins actively to the teamwork.			2
3	Joins actively to the teamwork.			2
4	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.				3
5	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.				3
6	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.				3
7	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.			2
8	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.			2
9	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.						5
2	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.						5
3	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.						5
4	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.			2
5	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.			2
6	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.					4
2	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.					4
3	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.						5
2	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.						5
3	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.					4
2	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.					4
3	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	8	2	16
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	4	6	24
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	5	2	10
Assignment (Homework)	1	6	6
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	8	32
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	4	8
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	127