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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 : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Declare the relationships of basic concepts in educational psychology
Declare how to occur physical, cognitive, emotional and morel development until adulhood
Explain 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.
Declare 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 understand the concepts that are related with education and psychology. To know cognitive, social, physical, moral development. To differentiate 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 for 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 conditionin 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 Study 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)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 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 Knows and uses methods, techniques and strategies used in teaching art education. 0
2 Gains the knowledge and skills to do creative work in the main fields of Art Education. 0
3 Explains the formation process and properties of human societies and civilizations. 2
4 Gains competence in the use and development of instructional materials. 0
5 Knows and applies basic concepts and principles of Fine Arts. 0
6 Identifies the developmental features of Primary Stage 1 and Stage 2 and secondary school students. 5
7 Recognises national and international cultural elements that affect teaching and production of art 0
8 Evaluates developments in Visual Arts Teaching in a multi-faceted manner of by means of scientific, artistic methods and techniques. 0
9 Uses relevant methods and techniques to improve/develop his/her students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills 5
10 Uses knowledge and techniques related to classroom management efficiently. 4
11 Uses the basic concepts of art education, and art education research process and techniques in accordance with developments. 0
12 Knows and uses the materials, methods and techniques used in the main fields of Plastic Arts. 0
13 Plans and programs teaching-learning processes in an effective way. 2
14 Develops skills for self-expression, independent thinking, and sense of social responsibility. 5
15 As a dynamic art educator, gains awareness, responsibility and skills in keeping track of the developments in information technologies. 0
16 Contributes to other disciplines with the help of his/her experience and knowledge. 1
17 Knows foreign language at a sufficient level required by the program. 0
18 Establishes effective and healthy relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administration. 5
19 Accepts each student as a whole considering affective, cognitive and psychomotor aspects. 5
20 Utilises museums, which are a historical and cultural inheritance, as an effective means of education and raises his/her students´ awareness of preserving and protecting cultural and historical values. 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) 4 3 12
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 3 15
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 75
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3
ECTS Credit: 3