Prerequisite Courses:
Course Language:
English
Course Objectives:
Developing a solid understanding of theories and empirical findings in human development.
Course Content:
Supervised reading and research in an area of human development.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case study/Role playing, 6: Problem session, 7: Guest speaker
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Developing an understanding of what theories in human development are | 1,2,4 | 2,4 | D, G |
Developing a sense of how recent research findings in human development contributed to psychology in general and how theories of psychology in general contribute to our understanding of human development | 3,8,10,11,12,14,15,16 | 2,4 | D, G |
Being able to design a research project in human development | 5,6,7,9,13 | 2, 4 | D, G |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT | ||
Week | Topics | Study Materials |
1 | Introduction | |
2 | Theories in readings and research in human development | |
3 | Research methodology in readings and research in human development | |
4 | Existing research findings in readings and research in human development | |
5 | Contemporary research findings in readings and research in human development | |
6 | Presentations | |
7 | Presentations | |
8 | Designing research in readings and research in human development | |
9 | Writing introductory section in research | |
10 | Collecting data about readings and research in human development | |
11 | Collecting data about readings and research in human development | |
12 | Data entry and analysis methods | |
13 | Data entry and analysis methods | |
14 | Submission preparation |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
Textbook | Contemporary readings and research in human development |
Additional Resources |
Material Sharing
MATERIAL SHARING | |
Documents | |
Assignments | |
Exams |
Assessment
ASSESSMENT | |||
IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE | |
Class participation | 100 | ||
Total | 100 | ||
Contribution of Final Examination (Research Project) to Overall Grade | 50 | ||
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade | 50 | ||
Total | 100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline. | + | |||||
2 | Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications. | + | |||||
3 | Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology. | + | |||||
4 | Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies. | + | |||||
5 | Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics. | + | |||||
6 | Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies. | + | |||||
7 | Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills. | + | |||||
8 | Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources. | + | |||||
9 | Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology. | + | |||||
10 | Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent. | + | |||||
11 | Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology. | + | |||||
12 | Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization. | + | |||||
13 | Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics. | + | |||||
14 | Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility. | + | |||||
15 | Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently. | + | |||||
16 | Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively. | + |
ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 8 | 112 |
Final Examination (Research Project) | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Total Work Load | 179 | ||
Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 7,16 | ||
ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 |