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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE PR. | |
| Code | PDRS405 |
| Name | Positive Psychology |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FULYA CENKSEVEN ÖNDER |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The primary goal of this course is to introduce students to the scientific foundations and practical applications of positive psychology. Other objectives include:To explain the historical development of positive psychology and its relationship with traditional psychology.To examine concepts such as subjective and psychological well-being, optimism, resilience, life satisfaction, and hope in the light of scientific data.To assist students in identifying their own character strengths and virtues.To inform students about positive intervention methods (e.g., gratitude journaling, flow experience, self-compassion).
Course Content
This course focuses on this latter development by examining scientific research centered on the nature of happiness and psychological well-being. Topics include the nature and measurement of subjective and psychological well-being, life satisfaction, resilience, hope, flow, optimism, character strengths, forgiveness, mindfulness, self-compassion, life of meaning and purpose, gratitude and emotional intelligence. relationships.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Carr, A. (2016). Pozitif Psikoloji. Kaknüs Yayınlar, İstanbul
Notes
Seligman, M.E. & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2000). Positive psychology: An introduction. American Psychologist, 55, 5 14. Allen, KA, Furlong, MJ, Brodrick, D, Suldo, SM (2022) Handbook of Positive Psychology in Schools Supporting Process and Practice, Routledge
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts (subjective and psychological well-being, hope, optimissim, life of meaning, resilience, etc. ) of positive psychology |
| LO02 | Understands development of positive psychology |
| LO03 | Understands how the positive psychology approach can be applied in the field of psychological counseling and guidance. |
| LO04 | Recognizes and articulates various theoretical frameworks within the field of positive psychology. |
| LO05 | Develops a comprehensive psychological framework by evaluating the interplay between human vulnerabilities and character strengths. |
| LO06 | Applies evidence-based positive psychology interventions (such as gratitude journaling, flow experience, and self-compassion) to daily life and evaluates their impact on personal well-being |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains career development and career choice process | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains scientific research methods and techniques. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains classroom and behavior management approaches. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops insight and is open to learning and development. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Shows empathy and care towards people. | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships. | 2 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | 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. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Course content, importance, instructional methods, technique and assessment | Review of course content and references | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | historical foundations and philosophy | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Subjective well-being | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Modals of subjective well-being | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Psychological well-being - I | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Psychological well-being II | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | character strengths and virtues | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
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| 9 | Psychological well-being | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Post-traumatic growth | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Mindfulness | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Self-compassion and forgiveness | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Hope and optimism | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | the meaning and purpose of life | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Overall evaluation of the course | Scanning the topic to be taught and reading the suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 90 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,60 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||