GPC272 LIFE PERIODS AND ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS
| Course Code: | 3780272 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (2.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 2.0 |
| Department: | Guidance and Psychological Counseling |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer SIDIKA BURCU ÜÇOK |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course includes theories of adulthood and changes through aging (physiological, social, emotional, sexual, cognitive). It aims to cover a detailed instruction about life span in the context of developmental stages on adulthood and aging as well as the changes during this period.
Course Content
This course include theories of adulthood and changes through aging (physiological, social, emotional, sexual, cognitive)
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, each of the students will:
be able to understand the place of elder in social context,
be able to define fundamental concepts in adulthood and aging,
be able to understand theories in adulthood and aging,
be able to understand historical background of aging,
be able to learn physiological, emotional, social, cognitive, and sexual changes in aging,
be able to make a library and internet research about a particular subject,
be able to think analytically and critically.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Have updated knowledge regarding basic theories and approaches of psychological counseling and guidance | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Know the necessary theories, and own the knowledge and skills to conduct individual, group and career counseling | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Effectively serve for the students' educational, social/individual and vocational guidance needs as a school counselor in the educational system | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Are sensitive about the cultural differences in counseling practices | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Follow national and international publications and developments in the field of psychological counseling and guidance | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Follow and use the technological innovations which the field of psychological counseling and guidance requires | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Know the main curriculum development approaches and procedures, and develop proposals about practices in different fields | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Choose and practice the measurement and evaluation tools in the field by evaluating their validity and reliability; and report the results by truly interpreting with an ethical sense and responsibility | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Have the knowledge and implication skills about main research methods | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Effectively use the statistical programs in the field, accurately use, interpret and report the statistical procedures | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Practice activities such as giving seminars and trainings related to their field | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Adhere to and practice the ethical values and principles in their social lives and professional activities (research, practice) | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Have effective communication skills in English and Turkish (listening, speaking, writing and reading) and effectively communicate with experts in the field, institutions, organizations and colleagues by using these skills | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Produce practical solutions to the social problems by considering conditions and cultural differences | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Adopt an advocate role in professional topics | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution