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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | EMB102 |
| Name | Educational Psychology |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. TUĞBA ÇELİK GÜRBÜZ |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. MUZAFFER SENCER ÖZSEZER
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Generate a general understanding about the relationships between basic concepts of education, teaching profession, education and other institutions.
Course Content
Basic concepts of education, teaching profession and professionalisation conditions, school and classroom environment, foundations of education, new trends in the twenty-first century, mass communication and education, the problems of Turkish education system
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Declares the relationships of basic concepts in educational psychology |
| LO02 | Declares how to occur physical, cognitive, emotional and morel development until adulhood |
| LO03 | Explains by giving examples of the changes with age in different developmental areas |
| LO04 | Describes how they affect each other in areas of development. |
| LO05 | Defines what it is to learn. Declares factors affecting learning |
| LO06 | Explains the principles of classical and operant conditioning by comparing these two type of learning with another. |
| LO07 | Explains observational learning principles. Tells how to use the principles of observational learning in the classroom |
| LO08 | Explains the cognitive processes in Information Processing Theory . Explains how to use the information processing theory to classroom teachers. |
| LO09 | Explains the importance of Constructivist Learning Theory in the educational system. |
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 | The scope of educational psychology | None | |
| 2 | Basic concepts of developmental psychology | Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject | |
| 3 | Physical development | Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject and prepare some examples to discuss | |
| 4 | Cognitive development | Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject and prepare some examples to discuss | |
| 5 | Personality development | Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject | |
| 6 | Moral development | Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject and prepare some examples to discuss | |
| 7 | A general repetition of developmental psychology concepts | A general repetition of developmental psychology concepts | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study for the exam | |
| 9 | The basic concepts of Learning psychology Factors that affect learning and introduction to learning models | Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject | |
| 10 | Classical conditioning | Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject and prepare 5 examples on learning through classical conditioning | |
| 11 | Operant conditioning | Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject and prepare 5 examples on learning through operant conditioning | |
| 12 | Social learning theory | Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject and prepare 5 examples on learning through social learning | |
| 13 | Gestalt theory | Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject | |
| 14 | Information processing theory | Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject | |
| 15 | Theory of Constructivism | Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study for the exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study for the exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |