RPDP232 Psychology of LearningIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Psychologıcal Guidance and CounselingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Psychologıcal Guidance and Counseling
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: RPDP232
Course Name: Psychology of Learning
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MUHARREM KÖKLÜ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MUHARREM KÖKLÜ
Öğr.Gör. ELA KÖK
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYŞEN YENİCİ
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYSEMİN DURAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To gain knowledge about learning and learning theories.
Research on learning theories and their contribution to education.
To implement learning-related gains in education.
Course Content: 1. Basic Concepts and Principles of learning: Factors Affecting Learning
2. Behavioral Theories of Learning - Classical Conditioning
3. Behavioral Theories of Learning - Virtual Conditioning
4. Behavioral Theories of Learning - Virtual Conditioning
5. Social - Cognitive Learning Theory
6. Social - Cognitive Learning Theory
7. Social - Cognitive Learning Theory
8. Information Processing Theory
9. Brain-Based Learning Theory
10. Constructivism
11. Motivation Theories - Installation Theory
12. Theories of Motivation - Self-Determination Theory
13. Effective Learning Methods and Techniques
14. General Evaluation

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) explain the fundamental concepts of learning; be able to explain the factors affecting learning.
2) explain the principles and concepts of classical conditioning and its educational implications.
3) explain the principles and concepts of operant conditioning and its educational implications.  
4) explain the principles and concepts of social-cognitive learning and its educational implications.
5) explain the principles and concepts of information processing approach and its educational implications.
6) explain the principles and concepts of brain-based learning and its educational implications.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Concepts and Principles of learning: Factors Affecting Learning
2) Behavioral Theories of Learning - Classical Conditioning
3) Behavioral Theories of Learning - Virtual Conditioning
4) Behavioral Theories of Learning - Virtual Conditioning
5) Social - Cognitive Learning Theory
6) Social - Cognitive Learning Theory
7) Sign-Gestalt Theory
8) Midterm
9) Systematic Behavior Theory
10) Gestalt Theory
11) Information Processing Theory
12) Information Processing Theory
13) Neurophysiological Theory
14) Neurophysiological Theory

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Senemoğlu, Nuray. 2012. Gelişim Öğrenme ve Öğretim / Kuramdan Uygulamaya. 21. baskı. Ank.: PEGEM Yayını.
Ormrod, Jeanne Ellis. 2016. Öğrenme Psikolojisi. 6. basımdan çeviri. Çev. Editörü: Mustafa Baloğlu. Ank.: NOBEL yayıncılık.
Schunk, Dale H. 2014. Öğrenme Teorileri. 5. Basımdan Çeviri. Çev. Editörü: Muzaffer Şahin. Ank.: Nobel Yayıncılık.
Arık, İ. Alev. (1995). Öğrenme Psikolojisine Giriş. İstanbul: Der Yayınları. Aydın, Ayhan. ( 2000). Gelişim ve Öğrenme Psikolojisi. İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları. Schultz, P. Duane ve Sydney Ellen Schultz. (2002). Modern Psikoloji Tarihi. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Yeşilyaprak, Binnur, Betül Aydın, Gürhan Can, Kurtman Ersanlı, Mustafa Kılıç, Şermin Külahoğlu, Bülent Öztürk, Filiz Bilge, Hadiye Küçükkaragöz, İbrahim Kısaç, İsa Korkmaz ve Mehmet Bilgin. (2003). Gelişim ve Öğrenme Psikolojisi. (veya Eğitim Psikolojisi Gelişim-Öğrenme-Öğretim adı ile 2006 yılında yeniden basılan kaynak) Ankara: Pegem A Yayınları.
References: Senemoğlu, Nuray. 2012. Gelişim Öğrenme ve Öğretim / Kuramdan Uygulamaya. 21. baskı. Ank.: PEGEM Yayını.
Ormrod, Jeanne Ellis. 2016. Öğrenme Psikolojisi. 6. basımdan çeviri. Çev. Editörü: Mustafa Baloğlu. Ank.: NOBEL yayıncılık.
Schunk, Dale H. 2014. Öğrenme Teorileri. 5. Basımdan Çeviri. Çev. Editörü: Muzaffer Şahin. Ank.: Nobel Yayıncılık.
Arık, İ. Alev. (1995). Öğrenme Psikolojisine Giriş. İstanbul: Der Yayınları. Aydın, Ayhan. ( 2000). Gelişim ve Öğrenme Psikolojisi. İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları. Schultz, P. Duane ve Sydney Ellen Schultz. (2002). Modern Psikoloji Tarihi. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Yeşilyaprak, Binnur, Betül Aydın, Gürhan Can,

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) P1. Being able to conduct research using the relevant scientific methodology in order to produce solutions for the problems of the field.
2) P2. Being able to acquire and use a valid foreign language in the field for accessing and sharing information verbally and in written form as well as producing information (European Language Portfolio Global Scale 1, Level B1)
3) P3. Being able to utilize relevant computer skills necessary in the field as well as information and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).
4) P4. Possessing sufficient awareness of preserving universal, local and cultural values, human and animal rights and of environmental preservation as well as understand and solve current related problems.
5) P5. Being able to identify basic developmental qualities through the awareness of primary theoretical approaches related with human development.
6) P6. Being able to accept and respect differences and diversity in delivering psychological counseling and guidance services through sensitivity towards different cultures.
7) P7. Being able to possess a knowledge of primary fields of educational sciences and to utilize the theories and concepts of psychological counseling and guidance in providing educational development.
8) P8. Being able to evaluate, implement and interpret concepts and scientific methods in the field of psychological counseling.
9) P9. Being able to build constructive, ethical and trustworthy relationship with the clients during the psychological counseling and guidance process and to utilize the appropriate approach for the needs of the clients using active listening skills.
10) P10. Being capable of initiating group psychological counseling and guidance process, continue and finalize it. Being able to possess the knowledge of group psychological counseling and guidance theories and approaches.
11) P11. Being able to understand the individuals by using techniques of individual recognition.
12) P12. Being capable of developing and evaluating psychological guidance and counseling programmes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) P1. Being able to conduct research using the relevant scientific methodology in order to produce solutions for the problems of the field. 2
2) P2. Being able to acquire and use a valid foreign language in the field for accessing and sharing information verbally and in written form as well as producing information (European Language Portfolio Global Scale 1, Level B1)
3) P3. Being able to utilize relevant computer skills necessary in the field as well as information and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).
4) P4. Possessing sufficient awareness of preserving universal, local and cultural values, human and animal rights and of environmental preservation as well as understand and solve current related problems.
5) P5. Being able to identify basic developmental qualities through the awareness of primary theoretical approaches related with human development. 5
6) P6. Being able to accept and respect differences and diversity in delivering psychological counseling and guidance services through sensitivity towards different cultures.
7) P7. Being able to possess a knowledge of primary fields of educational sciences and to utilize the theories and concepts of psychological counseling and guidance in providing educational development. 5
8) P8. Being able to evaluate, implement and interpret concepts and scientific methods in the field of psychological counseling. 3
9) P9. Being able to build constructive, ethical and trustworthy relationship with the clients during the psychological counseling and guidance process and to utilize the appropriate approach for the needs of the clients using active listening skills. 3
10) P10. Being capable of initiating group psychological counseling and guidance process, continue and finalize it. Being able to possess the knowledge of group psychological counseling and guidance theories and approaches. 4
11) P11. Being able to understand the individuals by using techniques of individual recognition. 5
12) P12. Being capable of developing and evaluating psychological guidance and counseling programmes. 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Lab
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Application
Observation
Presentation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Homework Assignments 1 6 6
Midterms 1 6 6
Final 1 8 8
Total Workload 124