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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Psychology |
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| Course Code |
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O- 105 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows, explains and elaborates on psychology, different fields and methods of psychology
Knows, explores, evaluates, compares the psychological issues in their professional and daily lives
Actively utilizes psychological percpective and facts to assess and solve the problems s/he encounters in professional and daily life.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Introducing and discussing the field of psychology, its different fields and approaches, history, psychological theories and concepts to enable participant student to know, explore, evaluate, compare the psychological issues in their professional and daily lives and building a foundation to utilize psychological facts to solve the problems they encounter. |
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| Course Contents |
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Definition and description of psychology, history of psychology, fields of psychology (social psychology, clinical psychology, educational and learning psychology etc.), psychological theories (behaviorism, cognitive theories, existentialism, humanistic theories, etc.), biological foundations of psychology, intelligence and its theories, sensation and perception, memory, personality and personality theories, abnormal psychology, motivation, defense mechanisms. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Clasroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to class and its requirement |
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Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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2 |
Scope of and different approaches to psychology |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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3 |
Reseach methods in psychology |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation, class activity |
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4 |
Biological bases of behavior |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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5 |
Sensation and perception |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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6 |
Learning: classical conditioning and operational conditioning |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation, class activity |
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7 |
Learning: Cognitive learning and learning through modeling |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Preparing for the exam and reviewing the topics |
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9 |
Memory, types and characteristics of memory |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation, class activity |
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10 |
Cognition, language and concept formation |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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11 |
Problem solving |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation, class activity |
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12 |
Motivation |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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13 |
Life span development |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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14 |
Personality and personality theories |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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15 |
Identity and self development and theories |
Chapter reading and answering the chapter questions |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparing for the exam and reviewing the topics |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Cüceloğlu, D. (2010). Humans and their behaviors: Foundational concepts of psychology. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. |
1 |
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2 |
Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. |
3 |
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3 |
Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. |
4 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. |
5 |
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5 |
Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. |
4 |
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6 |
Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. |
4 |
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7 |
Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. |
1 |
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8 |
Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. |
4 |
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9 |
Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. |
5 |
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10 |
Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. |
3 |
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11 |
Uses family involvement strategies actively. |
3 |
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12 |
Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. |
5 |
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13 |
Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. |
2 |
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14 |
Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. |
4 |
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15 |
Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . |
3 |
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16 |
Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. |
2 |
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17 |
Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. |
4 |
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18 |
Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
5 |
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19 |
Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. |
5 |
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20 |
Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
4 |
8 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Total Workload: | 89 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.56 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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