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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60313TATOZ-PSK0053 Psychology of Learning 2 Fall 3 0 3 5
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HANDAN NOYAN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HANDAN NOYAN
Instructor STAFF
Dersin Kategorisi: Field Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to recognize the psychology of learning as a sub-area, to comprehend the basic concepts and theories of learning and to provide students with a critical perspective towards research in this area.
Course Content: Starting from the historical perspective of learning, introducing different conditioning methods and theories, studying the biological mechanisms of learning and discussing the current studies and researches about learning psychology.

Course Specific Rules

Interactive participation

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1)
    2.1) Explains the general concepts and theories of learning psychology.
  2)
    3.2) Explains and compares the classical and operant conditioning theories/or perspectives
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1)
    2.1) Criticizes the methodological and theoretical aspects of articles written in the field of learning psychology.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1)
    2.1) Explains the underlying biological mechanisms and environmental factors of learning.
  2)
    3.2) Links the Learning Psychology to other subfields of Psychology.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Introduction To The Course: Definition and Aims
2) Learning Psychology: Main Concepts, Epistemology and History.
3) The Learning of Habituation and Sensitization: Theoretical Approaches and Neurobiological Mechanisms.
4) Introduction to Behaviorism and Classical Conditioning
5) Theories of Classical Conditioning I
6) Theories of Classical Conditioning II
7) The Introduction of Operant Conditioning
8) Midterm Exam
9) Operant Conditioning: Mechanism of Reinforcement and Behavior Shaping
10) Aversive Control: Avoidance and Punishment
11) Reinforcement Schedules
12) Stimulus Schedules
13) Learning and Brain
14) Human Memory
15) Final Exam
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1.Öğrenmenin Bilimsel Temelleri- Tevfik Alıcı. (2018, 1. basım). Kaknüs Psikoloji. (Ana Ders Kaynağı, 2021-2022 Güz Dönemi)
2. Öğrenme & Bellek, Temel İlkeler, Süreçler ve İşlemler- W. Scott TERRY (Çev. Edt. Banu CANGÖZ). (2018, 4. basım), Anı yayınları. (Yardımcı Ders Kitabı, 2021-2022 Güz Dönemi)
3. Ders slaytlarına ilişkin notlar (2021-2022 Güz Dönemi)
4. Ormrod, J.E. (2018). Öğrenme Psikolojisi (Çev. Mustafa Baloğlu). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
5. Çelen, H.N. (2017). Öğrenme Psikolojisi. İmge Kitapevi.
References: 1. .Öğrenmenin Bilimsel Temelleri- Tevfik Alıcı. (2018, 1. basım). Kaknüs Psikoloji. (Ana Ders Kaynağı, 2021-2022 Güz Dönemi)
2. Öğrenme & Bellek, Temel İlkeler, Süreçler ve İşlemler- W. Scott TERRY (Çev. Edt. Banu CANGÖZ). (2018, 4. basım), Anı yayınları. (Yardımcı Ders Kitabı, 2021-2022 Güz Dönemi)
3. Cüceloğlu, D. (2018). İnsan ve Davranışı (36.basım). Remzi Kitabevi
4. Madi, B. (2014). Öğrenme Beyinde Nasıl Oluşur. Efil Yayınevi Yayınları.
5. Domjan, M. (2004). Koşullanma ve Öğrenmenin Temelleri. Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları


SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Evaluates cognitive, psychological, social reasons and consequences of human behavior. 4
2) Comprehends his/her professional competencies and limitations. 1
3) Reflects his/her knowledge, academic and clinical experience acquired in psychology education in professional practice effectively. 1
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. 1
5) Acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. 1

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 10.00
Midterms 1 % 40.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 70
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 2 8 16
Midterms 1 12 12
Semester Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 58
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 128
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 5