Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF KOZAKLI / SHB211 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING

Code: SHB211 Course Title: LEARNING PSYCHOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
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
The aim of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge about the scope of learning psychology, its basic concepts, learning theories, how learning takes place, research methods and application areas.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can define the concepts in the psychology of learning, explain the theories and make comments on the basis of theoretical knowledge about the learning process. 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.
PO-32 Be sensitive to lifelong learning and self-development.
Examination
LO-2 can comprehend theories that approach the process of learning from different perspectives. PO-19 Recognizes individual needs for learning and plans and implements them by creating goals for their needs.
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
LO-3 can explain the factors affecting learning. PO-19 Recognizes individual needs for learning and plans and implements them by creating goals for their needs.
 		Examination
LO-4 can acquaire knowledge about learning process, factors affecting learning, information storage and remembering when necessary as well as about scientific information and associate it with daily life. PO-19 Recognizes individual needs for learning and plans and implements them by creating goals for their needs.
PO-28 When individuals encounter problem situations, they find effective solutions and use the right intervention methods.
 		Examination
LO-5 can use the information included in the psychology of learning in their own education process. PO-19 Recognizes individual needs for learning and plans and implements them by creating goals for their needs.
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
What is learning and how it takes place, what are the theories developed for learning, what are the factors affecting learning, and subject areas are included in the course.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to the psychology of learning and its historical foundations Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
2 Learning Psychology Basic Concepts Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
3 Factors Affecting Learning Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
4 Behavioral Learning Theory Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
5 Classical and Operant Conditioning Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
6 Cognitive Learning Theory Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
7 Perception Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
8 mid-term exam
9 Social Learning Theory Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
10 Information Processing Theory Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
11 Constructivist Learning Theory Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
12 Brain Based Learning Theory Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
13 Factors affecting learning: Motivation Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
14 Learning and Remembering Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
15 General evaluation of the course Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Binbaşıoğlu, C. 1991. Öğrenme psikolojisi. Kadıoğlu Maatbaası, Ankara
2 Selçuk, Z. Gelişim ve öğrenme. Nobel Yayıncılık, Ankara.
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
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) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 12 12
       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 5 10
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 5 10
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90