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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE PR. | |
| Code | PDRZ203 |
| Name | Psychology of Learning |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. İSMAİL SANBERK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. İSMAİL SANBERK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce students to the differences between learned and unlearned behavior. The primary focus will be on exploration of different kinds of learning, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning. In addition examining the cognitive and biological basis of learning is also among the the goals of this course.
Course Content
Factors that influence learning, Behaviourism and Learning, Social-Cognitive Learning, Gestalt Psychology and Learning, Humanistic Psychology and Learning, Cognitive Psychology and Learning, Neuropsychology and Learning, Outcomes of Learning Theory, Intelligence and Learning Relationship, Learning Strategies and Styles
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Classifies learning theories in general. |
| LO02 | Understand the difference between learning and behavioral definitions. |
| LO03 | Defines the basic concepts and learning theories that are included in learning psychology. |
| LO04 | Explains learning processes and concrete learning situations. |
| LO05 | Compares the different learning models and theories. |
| LO06 | Explains relational structures underslying the procedures of habituation, sensitization, Pavlovian and operant conditioning. |
| LO07 | Describes the role of other processes on the relational learning and cognition. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance | 2 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning | 2 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains career development and career choice process | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Explains scientific research methods and techniques | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Explains classroom and behavior management approaches | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology | 1 |
| PLO08 | - | Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | Develops insight and is open to learning and development | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Shows empathy and care towards people | 5 |
| PLO17 | - | Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships | 5 |
| PLO18 | - | In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. | 0 |
| PLO19 | - | Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place | 0 |
| PLO20 | - | Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Learning Psychology and basic concepts of Learning Psychology | Reading related resources. | |
| 2 | Factors that influence learning | Reading related resources. | |
| 3 | Behaviourism and Learning | Reading related resources. | |
| 4 | Classical Conditioning Theory (Pavlov) | Reading related resources. | |
| 5 | Classical Conditioning Theory (Pavlov) | Reading related resources. | |
| 6 | Contiguity Theories (Watson and Guthrie) | Reading related resources. | |
| 7 | Connectionism Theory (Thorndike) | Reading related resources. | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | |
| 9 | Purposive Behaviourism (Tolman) | Reading related resources. | |
| 10 | Operant Conditioning Theory (Skinner) | Reading related resources. | |
| 11 | Operant Conditioning Theory (Skinner) | Reading related resources. | |
| 12 | Social-Cognitive Learning (Bandura) | Reading related resources. | |
| 13 | Gestalt Psychology and Learning (Wertheimer, Kofka, Köhler) | Reading related resources. | |
| 14 | Information Processing Theory | Reading related resources. | |
| 15 | Neurobiologische Learning Theory | Reading related resources. | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation |
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 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||