Psychology
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: PSI315
Course Name: Educational Psychology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
2
Language of instruction:
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Ellective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Ar.Gör. EBRU TALİBE GÖRÜNMEK
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to convey to students the basic theories of education, learning and developmental psychology.
Course Content: This course includes the definition and functions of educational psychology, basic concepts and principles related to development, and theories of learning and developmental psychology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The student knows the basic principles and theories of individual development.
2) The student knows the basic principles and theories related to learning.
3) The student knows the basic principles and theories related to learning.
4) The student knows the factors necessary for learning.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Psychology and its Sub-branches, Definition and Functions of Educational Psychology -
2) Developmental Concepts, Principles and Factors Affecting Development
3) Physical Development -
4) Cognitive Development -
5) Piaget and Vygotsky Theories of Cognitive Development -
6) Information Processing Theory and Brain-Based Learning -
7) Language and Moral Development -
8) Personality Development and Personality Theories -
9) Fundamentals of Learning and Factors Affecting Learning -
10) Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning Theory -
11) Social Learning Theory -
12) Ecological Systems Theory -
13) Current Research in Educational Psychology -
14) Evaluation -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları blackboard sekmesine eklenmiştir.
References: 1. Kaya, A. (2008).Eğitim Psikolojisi. Pegem A Yayınları.
2. Yeşilyaprak,B. (2008) Eğitim Psikolojisi. Pegem A Yayınları.
Senemoğlu, N. (2004). Gelişim, Öğrenme ve Öğretim. Gazi Kitabevi..

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To investigate individuals’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes in scientific perspective and to have general information about psychology theories
2) To have main application skills regarding applied psychology
3) To figure out, determine, formulate, and develop problem solving skills regarding individuals’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes and problems
4) To determine individuals’ problems faced in their developmental stages, to develop problem solving skills for these problems, and to have information about consultation when needed
5) To have information regarding measurement and evaluation tools that are used in different subbranches of psychology
6) To have basic level of information and skills regarding observation and interview techniques
7) To have professional and ethical responsibility information and awareness
8) To have skills to conduct independent research using appropriate qualitative and quantitative accumulation of knowledge in psychology
9) To have a skill regarding data collection, analysis, interpretation and report
10) To have awareness regarding empathy, interpersonal sensitivity, individual and social processes and problems
11) To determine factors that affect psychological well-being in industrial and organizational structures
12) To share acquired information related to psychology with different individuals and institutions and inform them

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Aktiviteye Hazırlık Aktivitede Harçanan Süre Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 2 2
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 60