The aim of this course is to examine key issues in the psychology of learning, including development, cognition, behavior, emotion and culture. It also aims to explore the major theories and how these theories can be applied to become more effective teachers and learners.
Course Content
This course contains; Brief Introduction to Learning,What is Learning? Concept of Learning,Factors Affecting Learning,Movie Critic (Pursuit of Happiness) in terms of Factors Affecting Learning,Psychology of Learning,Methods of Studying Psychology of Learning,Mental Processes Related to Learning,Learning Theories,Behaviorist Theory,Social Cognitive Theory,Cognitive Theory,Developmental and Contextual Theory,General Overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Students describe human learning from behavioral, cognitive, social cognitive and constructivist perspectives by the end of this semester.
10, 6, 9
A, F, G
Relate cognitive, psychological and social development in childhood and adolescence.
10, 16, 6, 9
A, G
Students explain complex cognitive processes, such as metacognition, self-efficacy, concept learning, problem solving and the transfer of knowledge and learning.
10, 16, 6, 9
A, G
Comprehends how to apply different teaching strategies, classroom management and assessments.
A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task, G: Quiz
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Brief Introduction to Learning
Weekly Readings
2
What is Learning? Concept of Learning
Weekly Readings
3
Factors Affecting Learning
Weekly Readings
4
Movie Critic (Pursuit of Happiness) in terms of Factors Affecting Learning
Weekly Readings
5
Psychology of Learning
Weekly Readings
6
Methods of Studying Psychology of Learning
Weekly Readings
7
Mental Processes Related to Learning
Weekly Readings
9
Learning Theories
Weekly Readings
10
Behaviorist Theory
Weekly Readings
11
Social Cognitive Theory
Weekly Readings
12
Cognitive Theory
Weekly Readings
13
Developmental and Contextual Theory
Weekly Readings
14
General Overview
General Course Readings
Resources
Ormrod, J. E. (2014). Human learning (7th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Powerpoint presentations.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
X
4
Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
X
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
X
7
Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession.
X
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
X
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
X
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
X
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
X
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
X
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
X
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
2
28
56
Course Hours
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
32
32
General Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
1
32
32
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
120
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(120/30)
4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
LEARNING PSYCHOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Nadire Gülçin YILDIZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect.Dr. İbrahim LİMON
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to examine key issues in the psychology of learning, including development, cognition, behavior, emotion and culture. It also aims to explore the major theories and how these theories can be applied to become more effective teachers and learners.
Course Content
This course contains; Brief Introduction to Learning,What is Learning? Concept of Learning,Factors Affecting Learning,Movie Critic (Pursuit of Happiness) in terms of Factors Affecting Learning,Psychology of Learning,Methods of Studying Psychology of Learning,Mental Processes Related to Learning,Learning Theories,Behaviorist Theory,Social Cognitive Theory,Cognitive Theory,Developmental and Contextual Theory,General Overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Students describe human learning from behavioral, cognitive, social cognitive and constructivist perspectives by the end of this semester.
10, 6, 9
A, F, G
Relate cognitive, psychological and social development in childhood and adolescence.
10, 16, 6, 9
A, G
Students explain complex cognitive processes, such as metacognition, self-efficacy, concept learning, problem solving and the transfer of knowledge and learning.
10, 16, 6, 9
A, G
Comprehends how to apply different teaching strategies, classroom management and assessments.
A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task, G: Quiz
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Brief Introduction to Learning
Weekly Readings
2
What is Learning? Concept of Learning
Weekly Readings
3
Factors Affecting Learning
Weekly Readings
4
Movie Critic (Pursuit of Happiness) in terms of Factors Affecting Learning
Weekly Readings
5
Psychology of Learning
Weekly Readings
6
Methods of Studying Psychology of Learning
Weekly Readings
7
Mental Processes Related to Learning
Weekly Readings
9
Learning Theories
Weekly Readings
10
Behaviorist Theory
Weekly Readings
11
Social Cognitive Theory
Weekly Readings
12
Cognitive Theory
Weekly Readings
13
Developmental and Contextual Theory
Weekly Readings
14
General Overview
General Course Readings
Resources
Ormrod, J. E. (2014). Human learning (7th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Powerpoint presentations.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
X
4
Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
X
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
X
7
Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession.
X
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
X
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
X
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
X
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
X
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
X
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
