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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | MB102 |
| Name | Educational Psychology |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The purpose of this course is to provide information to students about development and learning psychology and to make them learn how they will use this information in professional life.
Course Content
basic concepts of development, physical development, cognitive development, moral development, personality development, basic concepts of learning, behavioral approach, social learning approach, gestalt theory, information processing theory
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the importance of learning and developmental psychology |
| LO02 | Explains the nature of the development |
| LO03 | Comprehends the physical and psychomotor development. |
| LO04 | Comprehends the cognitive and language development. |
| LO05 | Comprehends the development of personality. |
| LO06 | Explains the nature of learning. |
| LO07 | Comprehends the behavioral approach to learning. |
| LO08 | Comprehends the social learning theory. |
| LO09 | Comprehends the Gestalt and humanistic approach. |
| LO10 | Comprehends the information processing model. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. | |
| PLO02 | - | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | |
| PLO03 | - | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | |
| PLO04 | - | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | |
| PLO05 | - | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | |
| PLO06 | - | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | |
| PLO07 | - | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | |
| PLO08 | - | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | |
| PLO09 | - | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | |
| PLO10 | - | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | |
| PLO11 | - | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | |
| PLO12 | - | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | |
| PLO13 | - | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | |
| PLO14 | - | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | |
| PLO15 | - | Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. | |
| PLO16 | - | Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. | |
| PLO17 | - | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | |
| PLO18 | - | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | |
| PLO19 | - | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | |
| PLO20 | - | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the psychology of development and learning | Read about this topic | |
| 2 | The nature of the development | Read about this topic | |
| 3 | physical and psychomotor development | Read about this topic | |
| 4 | cognitive development | Read about this topic | |
| 5 | personality development | Read about this topic | |
| 6 | psychosexual development | Read about this topic | |
| 7 | social development | Read about this topic | |
| 8 | mid-term exam | test | |
| 9 | moral development | Read about this topic | |
| 10 | nature of learning | Read about this topic | |
| 11 | Behavioral approaches to learning | Read about this topic | |
| 12 | Social learning theory | Read about this topic | |
| 13 | Gestalt and humanistic approach to learning | Read about this topic | |
| 14 | Information processing model | Read about this topic | |
| 15 | Information processing model | Read about this topic | |
| 16 | Final | test | |
| 17 | Final | test |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 90 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,60 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||