Neurological Development (CHL204) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Neurological Development CHL204 4. Semester 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Brain Storming.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to provide information about the development of the nervous system, its structural and functional features, normal neurological development and evaluation, and diagnosis groups.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • He/she explains the relationship of neurology with child development and its effects on learning.
  • He/she understands the structure and function of the nervous system.
  • He/she explains brain damage and developmental and neurological disorders resulting from brain damage.
  • He/she explains the neurological examination in children, reflex groups that are helpful in monitoring developmental neurology, and how to identify neurological disorders.
  • He/she explains the duties of the family and the teacher in the treatment of neurological disorders.
Course Content Embryological development of the nervous system, its structural and functional features, normal neurological development and evaluation, developmental screening tests and usage areas of psychometric tests; approach to global developmental delay and intellectual disability, definition, differential diagnosis, causes, early diagnosis, prevention and treatment approaches of diseases in main groups such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, metabolic and hereditary diseases.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 The Relationship of Neurology with Child Development
2 The Effect of Neurology on Learning
3 Structure and Function of the Nervous System
4 Structure and Function of the Nervous System
5 Brain Development and Factors Effective in Brain Development
6 Brain Damage
7 Developmental and Neurological Disorders Caused by Brain Damage
8 Midterm I
9 Neurological Disorders and Their Characteristics
10 Neurological Examination of the Child anamnesis
11 Reflex Groups to Help Follow Developmental Neurology in Children 1. Tonic Reflexes 2. State Reflexes (Derotation Reflexes) 3. Excitable State Reflexes (Postural or Aroused State Reflex “Udr”)
12 Identification of Neurological Disorders
13 Tips for Early Diagnosis of Infants at Risk of Neurological Developmental Retardation
14 Treatment Approaches of Neurological Disorders
15 Overview
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Nöroloji Ders Kitabı

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 60
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains basic theoretical knowledge about the field within the scope of health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematics. X
2 Acquires basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development and relates them to current experiences and national and international developments. X
3 It effectively uses sciences such as health, education and psychology by adding them to the basic knowledge and skills of the child development discipline. X
4 Gains the ability to identify problems and develop solutions based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of child development. X
5 Gain the ability to independently carry out the necessary work and take responsibility as an individual and as a team member in practices related to child development education in preschool education institutions, private education institutions and health institutions. Can independently carry out and take responsibility for the necessary work as an individual or as a team member in practices related to child development education in preschool education institutions, private education institutions and health institutions. X
6 Have the basic knowledge required for applications in preschool education institutions, private education institutions and health institutions regarding child development education. X
7 Identify learning needs related to lifelong learning regarding child development and education and provide necessary guidance. X
8 Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all professional field practices and social relations. X
9 It carries out studies to raise awareness of society and other professional groups on child development. X
10 She/He can track information in her field and communicate with colleagues using a universal foreign language. X
11 Gains the ability to conduct resource research to access information and to use databases, numerical values ​​and other information sources. X
12 To be able to communicate effectively with the family and the child in accordance with the cultural structure, and to work in cooperation in child development studies. X
13 To be able to act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of child development. X
14 In the field of child development, it is sensitive to the universality of social rights, the protection of quality cultural values, and occupational health and safety. X
15 Evaluates, prepares and uses materials required by the field of child development (educational toys, educational books and brochures, game materials) in line with educational purposes. X
16 To be able to determine the developmental differences of 0-18 year old children at an early stage, to prepare and implement appropriate education programs. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 14 14
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 16 16
Total Workload 126