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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES (PhD) | |
| Code | EGT813 |
| Name | Contemporary Learning Theories |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MAHMUT OĞUZ KUTLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The main aim of this course is to explain the contemporary learning and teaching theories and approaches and to present these theories at the application level.
Course Content
Basic Concepts of Learning and Teaching, Learning Styles, Problem Based Learning, Brain-Based Teaching, Constructivist Approach, Allosteric Teaching Theory, Algo Heuristic Theory
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic philosophies of Cognitive and Constructivist Learning Theory |
| LO02 | Explains the basic philosophies of Cognitive and Constructivist Learning Theory |
| LO03 | Explain the relationship between Cognitive and Constructivist Learning Theories |
| LO04 | Explains Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory |
| LO05 | Expğlains Vygotsky's Social-Cultural Learning Model |
| LO06 | Explains Gestalt's model on learning |
| LO07 | Explains Hebb's Brain Based Learning Model |
| LO08 | Explains Hebb's Brain Based Learning Model |
| LO09 | Explains Allosteric Teaching Theory, |
| LO10 | Makes a case study on Allosteric Teaching Theory |
| LO11 | Compares constructivist theory and traditionalist theories |
| LO12 | List the application steps of Constructivist Learning Theory in teaching |
| LO13 | Explain Social Context Theories |
| LO14 | Explains the basics of effective learning |
| LO15 | Explain the basics of efficient and interesting learning |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and at specialized based on Master's degree qualifications. | |
| PLO02 | - | Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with; evaluates the new and complex ideas analyzing by a systematic approach. | |
| PLO03 | - | Comes up with the specific definitions and results through educational sciences field using specialized knowledge. | |
| PLO04 | - | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas with educational sciences | |
| PLO05 | - | Researches an original topic regarding educational sciences field using methods and skills at a high level and advanced statistical techniques. | |
| PLO06 | - | Develops innovative and original knowledge, method, design or practice; adapts or applies it to another field | |
| PLO07 | - | Conducts an original study bringing innovation to the field or adapting the practice to a different field independently. | |
| PLO08 | - | Contributes to broaden the knowledge within the field, publishing their scientific studies in national and/or international refereed journals. | |
| PLO09 | - | Takes the lead in contexts requiring the local and national interdisciplinary problem solving in practices regarding educational sciences. | |
| PLO10 | - | Uses the information and communication technologies required within the field effectively. | |
| PLO11 | - | Develops new ideas and methods regarding educational sciences using high level cognitive processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. | |
| PLO12 | - | Ethical acts in theoretical and practical studies on the educational sciences | |
| PLO13 | - | Evaluates the social relations and norms form a critical perspective and administrates the actions towards developing and transforming when needed. | |
| PLO14 | - | Communicates effectively with the related persons and experts in the field being able to discuss specific opinions and thoughts and defend when it is necessary. | |
| PLO15 | - | Communicates orally, in written and visually in at least a foreign language at advanced level. (European Language Portfolio C1 General Level) | |
| PLO16 | - | Provides cooperation with institutions and persons for achievement of the studies and practices within the field. | |
| PLO17 | - | Contributes to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements through the educational sciences field. | |
| PLO18 | - | Uses the strategic decision making processes in detecting the sources of the problems encountered regarding the field and solving them. | |
| PLO19 | - | Contributes to solutions of the problems encountered in scientific, social and ethical issues by field competence. | |
| PLO20 | - | Communicates and cooperates effectively with the stakeholders of the field by showing competence in the field. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Learning Theory | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 2 | Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Learning Theory | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 3 | Philosophical Foundations of Constructivist Learning Theory | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 4 | Philosophical Foundations of Constructivist Learning Theory | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 5 | Piaget's Learning Model | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 6 | Piaget's Learning Model | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 7 | Vygotsky's Social-Cultural Learning Model | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | |
| 9 | Hebb's Brain-based Learning Model | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 10 | Gestalt's Theory of Learning | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 11 | Allosteric Teaching Theory, | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 12 | Allosteric Teaching Theory, | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 13 | Algo-Heuristic Theory | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 14 | The application steps of Constructivist Learning Theory in teaching | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 15 | The application steps of Constructivist Learning Theory in teaching | Review of relevant resources and preparation of summary | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Submission of HomeWork and Presentation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preperation for the Final Exam |