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Course Description Course Name : Education Psychology Course Code : MB 102 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. OĞUZHAN KIRDÖK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the role of learning and development theories on teaching and learning process. Explains the characteristics of learning Explains the factors that effect the process of teaching and learning. Compares and contrasts the theories of learning and development. Explains the related concepts on learning and development. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Explain the theories of learning and its development. Make connection between theory and practice. Course Contents : Concepts related to learning and development Learning Theories Behaviorism Cognitive approaches Contemporary theories the relationship between learning and development 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 Introduction and Basic concepts Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 2 General overview of learning theories Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 3 Classical conditioning Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 4 Operant conditioning Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 5 The law of Juxtaposition Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 6 Thorndike and Law of connection Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 7 Tollman and expectation principle Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 8 Written exam Written exam 9 Bandura and social learning theory Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 10 Gestalt Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 11 Information Processing and Neurophysiological theory Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 12 Cognitive Constructivism Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 13 Soio-cultural Theory Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 14 The realtionship between learning and development. Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 15 Overall evaluation. Reading related resource Presentation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Kaya, A. (2007) Eğitim Psikolojisi. Ankara: PegemA  Yıldırım, İ. (2008) Eğitim Psikolojisi, Anı yayıncılık  Yeşilyaprak B. (2007) Eğitim Psikolojisi. Ankara: PegemA  Senemoğlu, N. (2005)Gelişim, Öğrenme ve Öğretim: Kuramdan Uygulamaya. Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20 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 Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. 3 2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 5 3 Describe the applications of effective communication with students. 4 4 Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 4 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 1 6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 1 7 Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. 1 8 Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 2 9 Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. 4 10 Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. 1 11 Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. 4 12 Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. 3 13 Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. 1 14 Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. 2 15 Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. 2 16 Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. 3 17 Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. 1 18 Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. 1 19 Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. 3 20 Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. 1 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 63 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.52 ECTS Credit: 3