The Department of Child Development’s external stakeholder meeting was held on June 18, 2026, with the participation of our department’s faculty members, external stakeholders, and students. During the meeting, opinions and suggestions regarding course content, teaching methods, and the practical training processes conducted as part of the “Field Practice with Socially Disadvantaged Children” course were discussed. Based on the stakeholders’ contributions, recommendations aimed at enhancing students’ professional competencies were discussed.