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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY213

Course Name:

Psychology of Learning

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Common Pool

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 ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYŞEN YENİCİ
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi NUMAN TURAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course is an introduction to the key concepts and principles that explain human and animal learning. Topics covered include historical perspectives of early learning theories, prevailing theories of human development, classical and operant conditioning.
Course Content:	This course is an introduction to the key concepts and principles that explain human and animal learning. Topics covered include historical perspectives of early learning theories, prevailing theories of human development, classical and operant conditioning.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) A
2) A
3) A
4) A
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) A
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic features of learning and types of learning	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	Pavlovian conditioning and extinction	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	Stimulus relationships in Pavlovian conditioning	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Operant conditioning	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	All topics covered in the course for 4 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	reinforcement schedules	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	reinforcement theories	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	reinforcement theories	Lecturer's notes and related articles
9)	Penal theories	Lecturer's notes and related articles
10)	Avoidance learning and stimulus control of behavior	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	All topics covered in class for 10 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	Cognitive Learning	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Öğrenmenin Nörobiyolojisi	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Memory Mechanisms	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Mazur, J.E. (2006). Learning and Behavior (6th Ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
References:	Mazur, J.E. (2006). Learning and Behavior (6th Ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2)	With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3)	Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4)	Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5)	Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6)	Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	10	140
Homework Assignments	1	3	3
Midterms	2	2	4
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			191