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Course Description Course Name : Psychology Of Education Course Code : MB 102 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. FİLİZ YURTAL Asst.Prof.Dr. MUZAFFER SENCER BULUT ÖZSEZER Learning Outcomes of the Course : Declares the relationships of basic concepts in educational psychology Declares how to occur physical, cognitive, emotional and morel development until adulhood Explains by giving examples of the changes with age in different developmental areas Describes how they affect each other in areas of development. Defines what it is to learn. Declares factors affecting learning Explains the principles of classical and operant conditioning by comparing these two type of learning with another. Explains observational learning principles. Tells how to use the principles of observational learning in the classroom Explains the cognitive processes in Information Processing Theory . Explains how to use the information processing theory to classroom teachers. Explains the importance of Constructivist Learning Theory in the educational system. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To know the concepts that related with education and psychology. To know cognitive, social, physical, moral development To differantiate the personal differences in learning and how learning is seen. To know learning theories, learning process, personal differences in learning. Course Contents : Education-Psychology relation, definition of Educational Psychology and it’s functions, basic concepts related to psychology learning and development, developmental properties (physical, cognitive, emotional, social and ethical development), theory of learning, reflection of theory of learning to teaching process, effective learning, factors that effect learning, (motivation, individual factors, group dynamics and the effect of these factors on classroom teaching process. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Course room in Education Faculty   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The scope of educational psychology none Brainstorming, discussion, question & answer and lecturing 2 Basic concepts of developmental psychology Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 3 Physical development Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject and prepare some examples to discuss Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 4 Cognitive development Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject and prepare some examples to discuss Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 5 Personality development Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 6 Moral development Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject and prepare some examples to discuss Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 7 The basic concepts of Learning psychology Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 8 Mid-term exam Study the exam Written exam 9 Factors that affect learning and introduction to learning models Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 10 Classical conditioning Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject and prepare 5 examples on learning through classical conditioning Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 11 Operant conditioning Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject and prepare 5 examples on learning through operant conditioning Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 12 Social learning theory Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject and prepare 5 examples on learning through social learning Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 13 Gestalt theory Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 14 Information processing theory Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 15 Theory of Constructivism Explore and read the recommended reading on the subject Lecturing, question and answer, discussion 16/17 Final examination revision for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Ergin, H. ve Yıldız, A. (2010) Gelişim Psikolojisi, Ankara, Nobel Yayın.  Yeşilyaprak B. (2007) Eğitim Psikolojisi. Ankara: PegemA.  Kaya, A. (2007) Eğitim Psikolojisi. Ankara: PegemA  Yıldırım, İ. (2008) Eğitim Psikolojisi, Anı yayıncılık.  Senemoğlu, Nuray (1997). Gelim ve Öğrenme ve Öğretim: Kuramdan Uygulamaya. Ankara: Gönül Yayıncılık  Ulusoy A. (2002). Gelişim ve Öğrenme. Ankara. Anı Yayıncılık. Required Course Material(s)  Eğitim psikolojisi ile ilgili internet siteleri ve makaleler   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 30 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 Explains the concepts and principles related to the subject areas of Primary Education (Mathematics, Turkish, Science and Technology, Life Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, etc.). 0 2 Evaluates the characteristics of 1st-5th year primary school students’ development along with their role in learning. 5 3 Evaluates the significant people, events and phenomena in the historical process in terms of their effect on educational applications. 3 4 Utilizes the process of generating scientific knowledge in order to solve the problems which are encountered in Primary School Education. 1 5 Uses not only the 1st- 5th grades primary education programs (Turkish, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Science, Natural Science, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, etc.) but also the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques of these programs. 3 6 Makes a critique of art products in the light of information regarding art and describes their qualities. 0 7 Utilizes appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ such high-order thinking skills as critical, creative as well as problem solving. 3 8 Plans, implements and evaluates the process of teaching and learning by taking the characteristics of students´ development, individual differences as well as the properties of the subject area into account 4 9 Evaluates students´ learning process by means of different methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment. 1 10 Generates appropriate learning materials in order to create effective teaching and learning processes, and uses information and communication technologies effectively during this process. 2 11 Takes responsibility both individually and within groups to solve problems encountered during the applications in primary education 2 12 Monitors their performance and attempts to improve their professional knowledge and skills. 1 13 Evaluates the information she/he gains in a critical way by acquiring autonomous learning skills 0 14 Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively 4 15 Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. 0 16 Within the scope of the education system and school management, utilizes general objectives and basic principles of education in the application. 1 17 Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable. 0 18 Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. 0 19 Along with their professional development, improves himself/herself in scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas in accordance with his/her interests and abilities through identifying his/her needs. 0 * 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 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 1 14     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 107 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.28 ECTS Credit: 4