PSY452 Testing and Assessment in Industrial PsychologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Psychology
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY452
Course Name: Testing and Assessment in Industrial Psychology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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 ECE TUNCAY SENLET
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. SERİN İŞİAÇIK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to understand the measurement principles in psychological testing and applying these principles to industry related measurement tools like ability tests, and personality inventories, and other measurement technics used in personnel selection and promotion.
Course Content: This course includes applications in performance evaluation, training needs analysis, preparation of training programs, training evaluation and career management.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To have basic and general knowledge about Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2) To be able to convey written and verbal thoughts on solution proposals for problems related to the working environment.
3) To be able to convey ideas, verbally and in writing, about the solution proposals for the needs and problems in the business environment, and to develop and implement applications.
4) Demonstrating an approach to understanding people with their psychological and social aspects
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) Measurement and Evaluation in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Lecturer's notes and related articles
2) Performance evaluation Lecturer's notes and related articles
3) Performance Evaluation Process Lecturer's notes and related articles
4) 360 degree performance evaluation Lecturer's notes and related articles
5) Evaluation Methods Lecturer's notes and related articles
6) Checking the evaluation results Lecturer's notes and related articles
7) MIDTERM None
8) Education Lecturer's notes and related articles
9) Education Lecturer's notes and related articles
10) Education Lecturer's notes and related articles
11) Educational Applications Lecturer's notes and related articles
12) Educational Applications Lecturer's notes and related articles
13) Education Evaluation Processes Lecturer's notes and related articles
14) Career Development Lecturer's notes and related articles
15) Revision Lecturer's notes and related articles
16) Final None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Endüstri, İş ve Örgüt Psikolojisi El Kitabı 1. Cilt, 2009, Neil Anderson, Deniz Öneş, Handan Kepir Sinangil, Chockalingam Viswesvaran, Literatür Yayıncılık (Bölüm 13/14).
• Industrial & Organizational Psychology: An Applied Approach, 2007, M.G. Aamodt, Wadsworth / S. P. Robbins, 2001, Organizational Behavior, Prentice Hall /
• Training in Organizations, 1992, I. L. Goldstein, California: Brooks /Cole
• Training for Organizational Transformation, 2000, R. P. Lynton, U. Pareek, London: Sage

References: • Endüstri, İş ve Örgüt Psikolojisi El Kitabı 1. Cilt, 2009, Neil Anderson, Deniz Öneş, Handan Kepir Sinangil, Chockalingam Viswesvaran, Literatür Yayıncılık (Bölüm 13/14).
• Industrial & Organizational Psychology: An Applied Approach, 2007, M.G. Aamodt, Wadsworth / S. P. Robbins, 2001, Organizational Behavior, Prentice Hall /
• Training in Organizations, 1992, I. L. Goldstein, California: Brooks /Cole
• Training for Organizational Transformation, 2000, R. P. Lynton, U. Pareek, London: Sage

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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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 5
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. 5
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive. 5
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. 5
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field. 5
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia. 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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 3 42 126
Midterms 1 24 24
Final 1 48 48
Total Workload 198