Psychology of Learning

Course Code:

PSY 221

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

2

Lab:

0

Credits:

2

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

Survey of major theories and empirical studies in psychology of learning.

Course Content:

Examines theory and research in the psychology of learning with emphasis on historical and current issues. Covers topics in conditioning, trial and error, insight learning, acquisition and forgetting, transfer of training, and behavior modification.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case study/Role playing, 6: Problem session, 7: Guest speaker

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation

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Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Having knowledge of past, basic though and principles of the PCG, and implementing PCG				X
2	Comprehending meaning and importance of the coordination, consultation/consulting and supervision in the PCG field, and implementing them				X
3	Having knowledge of ethical rules accepted by national and international PCG associations, and implementing them				X
4	Learning to accept everyone as they are / with all kind of features by the multicultural approach				X
5	Learning theories/information about cultural awareness, cultural social justice, solution of conflicts, and other cultural behaviors; for development and health of human soul, mind and body, and implementing them					X
6	Learning theories related to the development, learning and personality development so as to facilitate positive development and wellness of individual for his/her life time, and implementing them			X
7	Understanding the environmental factors affecting normal and abnormal behaviors, psychopathology, disability conditions and crisis during his/her development process,	X
8	Learning and implementing the career consulting, processes, techniques and sources, career development and decision-making model so as to include those applied to certain groups in the global economy			X
9	Learning psychological consulting theories, being aware and use of intervention techniques suitable for counselees in practice					X
10	Learning group process, roles and behaviors of group members, group working, therapeutic factors, and principles and techniques of group dynamics containing developmental stages			X

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
To be able to understand conditioning theories and their potential applications	4,5,9,15	1,2,5	A,C,G
To be able to examine basic empirical research in the psychology of learning.	4,5,9,15	1,2,5	A,C,G
To be able to interpret basic empirical research in the psychology of learning.	4,5,9,15	1,2,5	A,C,G

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction	Textbook
2	Habituation	Textbook
3	Habituation	Textbook
4	Basic Principles of Classical Conditioning	Textbook
5	Basic Principles of Classical Conditioning	Textbook
6	Basic Principles of Operant Conditioning	Textbook
7	Basic Principles of Operant Conditioning	Textbook
8	Midterm	Textbook & Lecture notes
9	Reinforcement Schedules	Textbook
10	Avoidance and Punishment	Textbook
11	Avoidance and Punishment	Textbook
12	Comparative Cognition	Textbook
13	Comparative Cognition	Textbook
14	Learning by Observation	Textbook

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Contemporary readings in psychology of learning
Additional Resources

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments	Presentation
Exams	1 Midterm exam, 1 Final exam

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	43
Presentation	1	43
Participation	1	14
Total		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		30
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade		70
Total		100

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	7	98
Mid-Term	1	10	10
Quiz	1	10	10
Final Examination	1	15	15
Total Work Load			175
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			7
ECTS Credit of the Course			7

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