Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF KOZAKLI / SHB103 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING

Code: SHB103 Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MERVE NURLU (nurlu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) MERVE NURLU,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
It aims to help students to understand themselves, to recognize their own and others' behaviors and to have an adequate awareness of them.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can comment on the definition, subject field and purpose of psychology. PO-1 Explains the basics of social work as well as the framework and field of study of social work.
PO-23 Makes use of development and personality theories while explaining human behavior.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 can explain the psychology topics based on the relevant literature. PO-23 Makes use of development and personality theories while explaining human behavior.
PO-31 Makes use of other disciplines (Psychology, Sociology, Law) that form the basis of social work and uses the knowledge related to the subject areas.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 can analyze the concepts of personality and personality related phonemena. PO-23 Makes use of development and personality theories while explaining human behavior.
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 can explain human development and factors affecting the process. PO-23 Makes use of development and personality theories while explaining human behavior.
PO-25 Uses information about developmental periods and adaptation problems that may be encountered during developmental periods for social work practices.
Examination
Presentation
LO-5 can make evaluations and assumptions about mental health and abnormal behavior PO-23 Makes use of development and personality theories while explaining human behavior.
PO-25 Uses information about developmental periods and adaptation problems that may be encountered during developmental periods for social work practices.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
In this course, students gain general knowledge about psychology. It is aimed to provide information at the beginning level on the definition of psychology, the concepts used, the examination of human behavior, development, memory, motivation, personality, motivation, learning, and to introduce students to psychology.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introducing the subject, field of study and purpose of psychology Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
2 Different approaches in psychology Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
3 Information gathering techniques and methods in psychology Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
4 Human development process Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
5 Sensation and Perception Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
6 Consciousness and states of consciousness Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
7 mid-term exam
8 Motivation Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
9 Emotions and excitements Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
10 Introduction of personality, self and self-concepts Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
11 Personality theories, personality integration Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
12 Mental health, normal and abnormal behaviors Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
13 social behavior and attitudes Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
14 Group, its definition and its effects on individuals Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
15 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Doğan Cüceloğlu, İnsan ve Davranışı, İstanbul,1991.
2 Sayar, K., Dinç, M. (2020). Psikoloji'ye Giriş. Dem Yayınları.
3 Plotnik, R. (2009). Psikolojiye Giriş, Çev. Tamer Geniş, Kaknüs Yayınları, İstanbul.
Required Course instruments and materials

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 12 1 10
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 50

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 1 12 12
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 12 12
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 6 1 6
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 4 8
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 4 8
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90