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Course Description Course Name : Learning Theories Course Code : EPÖ 739 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Res.Asst. MÜKERREM AKBULUT TAŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines learning Explains the basic concepts of learning Explains the factors which influnce learning Explains the relationship between learning and teaching Interprets the basic assumptions of behaviorist learning Explains classical conditioning Explains operant conditioning Interprets educational implications of behaviorist learning Explains the basic principles of social learning theory Interprets educational implications of social learning theory Interprets the basic assumptions of cognitive learning theories Explains the relationship among learning -memory- information processing Interprets educational implications of cognitive learning theories Explains the basic principles of constructivist learning theory Interprets the similarities and differences between radical and socio-cultural constructivism Evaluates the contributions of Gestalt theory to learning Explains the basic principles of neurophysiological theory of learning Explains the relationship between learning and motivation Compares the advantages and disadvantages of learning theories Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : Recommended Optional Programme Components : none Aim(s) of Course : In this course, students will comprehend the basic knowledge about how learning occurs, the factors which influence learning, learning theories, principles, and assumptions, applicability of learning theories in instructional practice. Course Contents : This course covers information about behaviorist, cognitive, constructivist and social learning theories that explain how learning occurs, information about the assumptions, concepts, principles and limitations of these theories, information about the use of these theories in the process of developing behaviour. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Basic concepts of learning, learning and teaching relationship Reading the related sources Lecture question-answer, discussion 2 Overview of theories on learning Reading the related sources Lecture question-answer, discussion 3 Behoviorist theory of learning (Theories of conditioning) Reading the related sources Lecture question-answer, discussion 4 Classical conditioning: Basic concepts, principles, assumptions, and educational implications Reading the related sources Lecture question-answer, discussion 5 Operant (instrumental) conditioning: Basic concepts, principles, assumptions, and educational implications Reading the related sources Lecture question-answer, discussion 6 Social cognitive learning theory: Basic concepts, principles, assumptions,and educational implications Reading the related sources Lecture question-answer, discussion 7 assignment Examining a foreign article on learning theories Lecture question-answer, discussion 8 Cognitive learning theories: Information processing theory, dual coding theory, basic concepts, principles, assumptions, types of memory and educational implications Reading the related sources Lecture question-answer, discussion 9 Cognitive learning theories: Information processing theory, dual coding theory, basic concepts principles, assumptions, types of memory and educational implications Reading the related sources Lecture question-answer, discussion 10 Constructivist learning theories: Radical constructivism and socio-cultural constructivism, basic principles and educational implications Reading the related sources Lecture question-answer, discussion 11 Constructivist learning theories: Radical constructivism and socio-cultural constructivism, basic principles and educational implications Reading the related sources Lecture question-answer, discussion 12 Constructivist learning theories: Radical constructivism and socio-cultural constructivism, basic principles and educational implications - Reading the related sources lecturer, question-answer, discussion 13 The concepts of Neurophysiological theory of learning and edutacational implications Reading the related sources Lecture question-answer, discussion 14 Learning and motivation Reading the related sources Lecture question-answer, discussion 15 General evaluation and homework submission none Question-answer, discussion 16/17 Final exam Reading the related sources none   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Ormrod, J.E. (2008). Human Learning (5.Ed.), USA: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.  Solso, RL., Maclin, MK., Maclin, OH. (2010).Bilişsel Psikoloji, İstanbul: Kitabevi yayınları  Other text documents suggested by the instructor  Domjan, M. (2004). Koşullama ve öğrenmenin temelleri (H. Çetinkaya, Çev.). Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları  Dale H. Schunk (2009). Öğrenme Teorileri Eğitimsel bir bakışla, 5. Baskıdan Çeviri (Çeviri Editörü: Muzaffer Şahin), Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualificatons, improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise. 5 2 Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole 5 3 Analyzes a scientific article in the field of educational sciences. 5 4 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of educational sciences. 5 5 Uses and develops individual assessment techniques. 4 6 Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciencies within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. 4 7 Gains knowledge and experience about the appliations which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. 4 8 Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. 5 9 Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. 5 10 Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of educational sciences with the field of application. 5 11 Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications. 3 12 Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. 4 13 Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. 4 14 Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. 4 15 Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. 5 16 Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. 3 17 Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. 5 18 Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. 4 19 Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. 4 20 Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 5 70     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 160 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.4 ECTS Credit: 6