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Course Description

Course	Code	Semester	T+P (Hour)	Credit	ECTS
HUMAN BEHAVIOR and LEARNING	İŞY1116336	Fall Semester	2+0	2	5

Course Program

Perşembe 11:00-11:45

Perşembe 12:00-12:45

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses

Language of Course	Turkish
Course Level	Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type	Required
Course Coordinator	Lect. Burcu DABAKOĞLU
Name of Lecturer(s)	Lect. Nagehan UZUN
Assistant(s)
Aim	This course aims to provide students with the psychological, social, and biological foundations necessary to explain the interaction between human behavior and learning processes. It is intended that students comprehend internal factors (motivation, perception, drive) and external factors (environment, culture, social influence) that affect individual learning, and are able to explain behavioral changes that occur during the learning process. In addition, students are expected to apply this knowledge within the contexts of education, work life, and social interaction, and to evaluate learning processes from a holistic perspective.
Course Content	This course contains; Human Behavior, Learning, and Basic Concepts,Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors Affecting Behavior,Psychological Foundations of Learning,Types of Learning: Classical and Operant Conditioning,Cognitive and Social Learning Theories,Perception, Attention, and Memory Processes in Learning,Perception, Attribution, Attitude,Motivation, Drive, and Learning,The Effect of Emotion, Stress, and Personality on Learning,Learning Environment and Cultural Factors,Interpersonal Interaction, Social Learning and Communication,The Process of Behavior Change in Learning,Permanence of Learning and Application Areas,Current Approaches and Evaluation in Learning Theories.

Course Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Define the concepts of human behavior and learning.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 3, 4, 6, 9	A, C
1.1 Explains the concepts of behavior, learning and development.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 3, 4, 9	A, C
1.2 Classify the basic components of human behavior.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
2. Explain individual and environmental factors that affect learning.	10, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
2.1 Explains biological, psychological and social factors in learning.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
2.2 Explains the effects of culture, family and environmental conditions on learning with examples.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
3. Compare learning theories.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
3.1 Explains classical conditioning, operant conditioning, cognitive and social learning theories.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
3.2 Interpret the implications of these theories for human behavior.	12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
4. Explain motivation and its contribution to the learning process.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
4.1 Defines the types of motivation and its role in learning.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
4.2 Discusses the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
5. Explain the functions of perception, attention and memory in the learning process.	10, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
5.1 Describe the processes of sensation, perception, attribution, attitude, and attention.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
5.2 Explain the role of memory processes in learning.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
6. Explain the social dimension of learning and its importance in interpersonal interaction.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
6.1 Explains the concept of social learning.	10, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
6.2 Explains the contribution of in-group interaction to learning with examples.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
7. Be able to relate learning and behavior change.	10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9	A, C
7.1 Explain the stages of the behavior change process.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
7.2 Discusses the factors that affect the permanence of learned behaviors.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
8. Will be able to analyze stress, emotion and personality factors in the learning process.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
8.1 Evaluates the effects of stress on learning.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C
8.2 Explains the role of personality and self-development in the learning process.	10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9	A, C

Teaching Methods:	10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:	A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam

Course Outline

Order	Subjects	Preliminary Work
1	Human Behavior, Learning, and Basic Concepts
2	Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors Affecting Behavior
3	Psychological Foundations of Learning
4	Types of Learning: Classical and Operant Conditioning
5	Cognitive and Social Learning Theories
6	Perception, Attention, and Memory Processes in Learning
7	Perception, Attribution, Attitude
8	Motivation, Drive, and Learning
9	The Effect of Emotion, Stress, and Personality on Learning
10	Learning Environment and Cultural Factors
11	Interpersonal Interaction, Social Learning and Communication
12	The Process of Behavior Change in Learning
13	Permanence of Learning and Application Areas
14	Current Approaches and Evaluation in Learning Theories

Resources

• Güney, S. (2011). Davranış Bilimleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları. • Cüceloğlu, D. (2016). İnsan ve Davranışı. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi. • Morgan, C. T. (2013). Psikoloji’ye Giriş. Eğitim Yayınevi. • Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2010). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. • Zastrow, C. (2014). İnsan Davranışı ve Sosyal Çevre. Ankara: Nika Yayınları. • Öğretim elemanı tarafından sağlanacak güncel makaleler ve vaka analizleri.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No	Program Qualification	Contribution Level
No	Program Qualification	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have knowledge to follow the scientific information about the business management literature, the ability of assessment and apply about the whole current business functions .
2	Have the theoretical ability to establish a relationship among business management literature and other related disciplines.
3	Students recognize and comment the mathematical calculations, the accounting records and financial analysis concerning their business activities.
4	Have the knowledge and equipment to follow the relevant legislation and fulfill the legal responsibility of the company.
5	Have knowledge about economic literature in order to manage resources of the company effectively.
6	Have the ability to develop innovative recommendations about solutions regarding the problems faced by the management, production and marketing.
7	Students able to identify, analyze and propose solutions to the problems about the issues related to the field at a basic level studies.
8	Have a perspective to evaluate with a critical approach the basic level of knowledge and skills about the functions carried out by a company, compare the situations faced in business and literature, include the experiences on their learning process.					X
9	Students follow and evaluate national and international developments regarding the business operations.
10	Students able to communicate by expressing ideas and knowledge stating clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.					X
11	Students effectively use the Turkish language in written and oral communication.
12	Students have professional foreign language to do international correspondence in the field.
13	Have ability to use communication technologies effectively that can helpful in business life.				X
14	Aware to adopt a quality-oriented approach in the operating activities and use in application as well.
15	Comply with the laws and rules of professional ethics about their personal responsibilities.					X
16	Students aware that business activities should respect on public health, environmental protection and job security issues also in their professional decisions take into consideration these issues.			X
17	Able to work in harmony with different departments and teams in the workplace.
18	Aware of the need to continuously improve their knowledge and skills by understanding the importance of lifelong learning.
19	By following developments in the field of business, students gain the ability to participate in programs appropriate to their learning needs and to be open to innovation.

Assessment Methods

Contribution Level	Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success		40
Rate of Final Exam to Success		60
Total		100

ECTS / Workload Table
Activities	Number of	Duration(Hour)	Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours	14	2	28
Guided Problem Solving	2	25	50
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report	0	0	0
Term Project	1	10	10
Presentation of Project / Seminar	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Midterm Exam	1	30	30
General Exam	1	30	30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan	0	0	0
Total Workload(Hour)			148
*Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30=(148/30)**			5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

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