Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 2 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | NİLGÜN TÜRKİLERİ (n.turkileri@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | NİLGÜN TÜRKİLERİ, | ||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The goal of this course is to understand the basic principles, processes and concepts of psychology of learning, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, cognitive, social cognitive and sociocultural approaches as well as motivation and brain-based learning processes, and to associate this information with other subfields of psychology. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can summarize the historical development and major theoretical approaches of learning psychology. |
PO-1 Knows the basic concepts related to psychology. PO-3 Identifies, models and solves scientific problems in psychology and related fields. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can explain the basic principles of classical and operant conditioning. |
PO-1 Knows the basic concepts related to psychology. PO-3 Identifies, models and solves scientific problems in psychology and related fields. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can compare classical and operant conditioning processes and evaluates their similarities and differences. |
PO-3 Identifies, models and solves scientific problems in psychology and related fields. PO-6 Interprets and evaluates data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identifies and analyzes problems parallel to current technological developments, and develops solutions based on research and evidence. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | can relate einforcement theories (drive reduction, incentive motivation, Premack principle, response deprivation, etc.) to examples in daily life and clinical practice. |
PO-3 Identifies, models and solves scientific problems in psychology and related fields. PO-6 Interprets and evaluates data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identifies and analyzes problems parallel to current technological developments, and develops solutions based on research and evidence. |
Examination |
| LO-5 | can define cognitive, social cognitive, and sociocultural learning theories and relate them to other subfields of psychology. |
PO-1 Knows the basic concepts related to psychology. PO-2 Adapts and transfers the knowledge they have acquired in the field of psychology to other disciplines PO-3 Identifies, models and solves scientific problems in psychology and related fields. |
Examination |
| LO-6 | can explain the interaction between motivation, affect, and learning. |
PO-1 Knows the basic concepts related to psychology. PO-6 Interprets and evaluates data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identifies and analyzes problems parallel to current technological developments, and develops solutions based on research and evidence. |
Examination |
| LO-7 | can explain the neurobiological bases of learning and its relationship with brain processes. |
PO-1 Knows the basic concepts related to psychology. PO-6 Interprets and evaluates data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identifies and analyzes problems parallel to current technological developments, and develops solutions based on research and evidence. |
Examination |
| LO-8 | can apply learning psychology theories in educational and everyday contexts. |
PO-2 Adapts and transfers the knowledge they have acquired in the field of psychology to other disciplines PO-4 Is equipped with sufficient skills in the field of psychology, adhere to the principles of professional ethics, develop communication skills, gain productive and flexible thinking skills. PO-6 Interprets and evaluates data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identifies and analyzes problems parallel to current technological developments, and develops solutions based on research and evidence. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| This course covers the historical development of learning psychology, the principles of classical and operant conditioning processes, reinforcement theories, cognitive and verbal learning, social cognitive and sociocultural theories, motivation and affect, and brain-based learning approaches. In addition, current theoretical perspectives and findings in these areas are discussed. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction to Learning | Verbal presentation and Q&A |
| 2 | Historical Advances in Psychology of Learning | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 3 | Perceptual Learning and Classical Conditioning | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 4 | Classical Conditioning: Acquisition, Extinction, Generalization, Discrimination | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 5 | Application of Classical Conditioning: Key Concepts | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 6 | Operant/Instrumental Conditioning: Key Concepts | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 7 | Non-reinforcement, Punishment, and Avoidance | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Reinforcement Theories, Conditioning in Everyday Life and Clinical Settings | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 10 | Cognitivism, Verbal Learning, and Memory | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 11 | Social Cognitive Learning Theories | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 12 | Sociocultural Theories | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 13 | Motivation and Affect | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 14 | Developmental Processes and Transfer of Knowledge | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 15 | Learning and the Brain | Sözlü anlatım ve soru-cevap |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Alıcı, T. (2010). Öğrenmenin Bilimsel Temelleri. Palme Yayıncılık. | |
| 2 | Terry, W. S. (2011). Öğrenme ve Bellek (Çeviri Editörü, Banu Cangöz). Anı Yayıncılık. | |
| 3 | Domjan, M. (2016). Koşullama ve Öğrenmenin Temelleri (Çeviren, Hakan Çetinkaya) (3. Baskı). Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları. | |
| 4 | Akgül, H. (2023). Öğrenme Psikolojisi. Eğiten Kitap. | |
| 5 | Ormrod, J. E. (2024). Öğrenme Psikolojisi. Nobel Yayıncılık | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Book Article | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 142 | ||