PECE 304

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

PECE 304

Course Title

Child Mental Health

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 7 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Junior

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Definition and importance of mental health. Theories on mental health. Characteristics of individuals with and without mental health. Risk and resiliency factors for child mental health. Diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and adaptation problems in children (stuttering, mutism, enuresis, encopresis, finger sucking, nail eating, aggression, jealousy, tics, stubbornness, sleep disorders, eating habit disorders, anxiety disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, school refusal, separation anxiety, theft, lying, learning disorders). The etiology of behavioral and adaptation problems. The effects of special situations in the family (divorce, step-parent, parent's death, etc.) on the mental health of the child.

Course Objectives

The main aim of this course is to inform the teacher candidates about the child mental health issues, theories of mental health and most common child mental health problems occurring during early childhood years.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

1. define the basic concepts about child mental health issues,
2. explain the theories related with child mental health,
3. discuss risk and resiliency factors for child mental health,
4. identify various child mental health problems occurring during early childhood years,
5. recognize the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and adaptation problems in children,

 6. examine the effects of special situations in the family on child mental health.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Reading Problem Solving Collaborating Think-Pair-Share Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Video Presentations Oral Presentations/Reports Brainstorming Hands-on Activities Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Case Studies / Homework Presentation (Oral/Poster) Performance Project (Written, Oral)

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

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Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

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Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	10
Debate	10
Hands-on Work	5
Resource Review	10
Report on a Topic	10
Case Study Analysis	20
Oral Presentation	10

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