Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi

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A MEETING WAS HELD WITH EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS TO EVALUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESSES AND THE LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES.

The Department of Child Development held its End-of-Semester External Stakeholder Evaluation Meeting on 10 July 2026 to review field practice processes and the results of the Program Outcomes Achievement Survey. Representatives from preschool institutions, primary schools, special education and rehabilitation centers, the Çankırı State Hospital Pregnancy School, and program alumni participated in the meeting and shared valuable feedback based on their observations of students' professional performance. Discussions focused on diversifying field placement opportunities, strengthening professional communication skills, updating course content, enriching ethics-related learning experiences, and expanding institutional collaborations. The committee agreed to incorporate feasible recommendations into the planning of the upcoming academic year as part of the department's continuous quality improvement efforts. Event Result Report

July 14, 2026

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EDUCATION PLANNING COMMITTEE EVALUATES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROCESSES

The Department of Child Development's Education Planning Committee convened on 10 July 2026 to evaluate and enhance the quality of its educational processes. During the meeting, members reviewed program outcome achievement analyses, course-based Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycles, and feedback obtained from external stakeholders. Based on these evaluations, the committee decided to diversify field placement opportunities, update course content in line with current professional needs, integrate the peer mentoring initiative into the curriculum, and implement targeted improvements in areas where program outcomes required further enhancement. The committee also agreed that the approved revisions would be incorporated into the curriculum following the completion of the relevant academic approval processes and that their effectiveness would be monitored through the PDCA cycle in the following academic year. Event Result Report

July 13, 2026

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A MEETING WAS HELD TO PREPARE THE SABAK MENTOR EVALUATION AND SELF-EVALUATION REPORT.

The SABAK Mentor Evaluation and Self-Assessment Report Preparation Meeting, held online on June 22, 2026, by the Child Development Department, was attended by SABAK mentor Prof. Dr. Pınar Bayhan. The meeting addressed the development of evidence-based self-assessment reports, strengthening PDCA cycles, reviewing course files in line with accreditation criteria, increasing internal and external stakeholder participation, monitoring processes for practical courses, updating Bologna information packages, and improving physical infrastructure. Furthermore, plans were made for presenting evidence digitally in an accessible format during the accreditation process, and work to be carried out in line with the principle of continuous improvement was evaluated. Etkinlik Sonuç Raporu Event Result Report

June 23, 2026

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THE MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE EXHIBITION WAS HELD.

An exhibition was opened at the Faculty of Health Sciences by Associate Professor Dr. Nazan Kaytez, a faculty member of the Child Development Department of our faculty, and her 2nd-year students. The exhibition displayed stuffed toys, puppets, masks, sensory materials, educational materials, recycled materials, and activity books made within the scope of the material development course. Event Result Report

June 4, 2026

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A "FESTIVAL IN THE GARDEN" EVENT WAS HELD AT YUKARI ÖZ PRIMARY SCHOOL.

An event was organized by the Child Development Community under the guidance of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nazan Kaytez, a faculty member of the Child Development Department of our Faculty, for the students of Yukarıöz Primary School. As part of the event, traditional games were played with the children and face painting was done. At the end of the event, gifts prepared by the community students were distributed to the children. Event Resul Report

May 22, 2026

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ERASMUS EXPERIENCE SHARING EVENT WAS HELD

In the program, which was attended extensively by faculty members and students of the department, Hasret ESMER, a fourth-year student in the Department of Child Development, shared her experiences gained during the Erasmus process. Having participated in the Erasmus internship program in Germany, Hasret ESMER provided detailed information about the application process, the challenges and advantages of the experience, and her internship experiences. Within the scope of the Erasmus program, various aspects ranging from meeting basic needs to adapting to different cultures and financial opportunities were discussed. In addition, students were informed through comparisons between child education programs in Germany and Türkiye. The program concluded with a question-and-answer session and good wishes. Event Result Report

May 21, 2026

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CAREER DAYS EVENT WAS HELD.

The event took place on May 21, 2026, one day after Child Development Specialists Day. The aim of the event was for Hümeyra ÖZSOY, a Child Development Specialist at Özel Çam Sakura Hospital, to share her experiences and challenges from her seven-year career and to offer solutions to these problems with the students. All undergraduate students and faculty members participated in the event. The event covered the Child Development profession, working areas in the hospital, and the challenges she faced from the beginning of her career. She explained how she overcame these challenges. The program continued with great interest from the students. Information was provided on being a child development specialist in a hospital, in special education institutions, KPSS exams, being a child development specialist in preschools, and an academic career. Even Result Report

May 21, 2026

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2026 PROGRAM COMPLETION EXAM INFORMATION MEETING WAS HELD

With the participation of the Head of the Department of Child Development, Associate Professor Nazan KAYTEZ, and other faculty members, third- and fourth-year students were informed about the Program Completion Exam (PCE). Students received information about the stages of the Program Completion Exam, its contributions to the educational process, the percentage impact of each stage on the overall PCE score, the content of the theoretical Professional Competency and OSCE-CORE exams, and the importance of the social report card within the process. The meeting concluded after answering the students’ questions regarding the examination process. Event Result Report

May 20, 2026

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AN EVENT WAS HELD TO CELEBRATE MAY 20TH, CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS' DAY.

Under the guidance of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nazan Kaytez, a faculty member of the Child Development Department of our Faculty, an awareness and interaction stand was organized by the Child Development Community at the Uluyazı Campus on May 20th, Child Development Professionals Day, with the aim of introducing the child development profession and increasing professional awareness. Event Result Report

May 20, 2026

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A SEMINAR ON EARLY ATTACHMENT AND THE LIFELONG EFFECTS OF DAILY INTERACTION WAS HELD

Within the scope of the seminar titled “Early Attachment and the Lifelong Effects of Daily Interaction,” the effects of early childhood attachment relationships on an individual’s life were discussed with the participants. During the seminar, the question “How does the child within us touch the child in our arms?” was addressed, emphasizing how parents’ own childhood experiences influence the relationships they build with their children. The role of secure attachment in children’s emotional development, self-regulation skills, and social relationships was highlighted, while the lasting effects of daily interactions on child development were also discussed. The program, which attracted significant interest from participants, concluded with a question-and-answer and experience-sharing session. Event Result Report

May 17, 2026