PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PSY1011 Introduction to Psychology Fall 3 0 3 11

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ÖZLEM KARAIRMAK TEKDURMAZ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. RAZİYE BİLGE UZUN
Recommended Optional Program Components: "."
Course Objectives: Recognize basic concepts of psychology, principles and theories of psychology, to undestand biological, cognitive and social basis of humans' thought and behavior system.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Recognize basic concepts related to psychology
2. Express basic theoratical approaches
3. Comprehent theories related to basic concepts of psychology (emotion and perception, sleep and dream, development and learning, memory, motivation, intelligence, personality, behavioral disorders)
4. Doing research in library and internet
5. Critical and analytic thinking

Course Content

Definition of psychology, history of psychology, different areas of psychology (social psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology etc.), theories of psychology (behavioral theories, cognitive theories, existential theory etc.), biological bases of psychology, intelligence, perception, memory, personality theories, behavioral disorders, motivation, emotion, defence mechanism.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: Discussing syllabus
2) Definition of psychology and historical approaches
3) Scientific methods in psychology
4) Biological basis of psychology
5) Perception
6) Sleep and dreams
7) Memory and remembering
8) Intelligence and theories of intelligence
9) Language and thought
10) Motivation
11) Emotions
12) Personality and theories of personality
13) Behavioral disorders
14) Stress management

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kalat, J. W. (2011). Introduction to Psychology. USA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
References: Conn, D. & Mitterer, J.O. (2012). Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior. Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 4 % 30
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 2 % 30
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 9 126
Presentations / Seminar 1 4 4
Project 2 10 20
Homework Assignments 4 12 48
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 270

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, ideas, applications in early childhood education and to be able to evaluate them critically.
2) To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process.
3) Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education.
4) Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life.
5) To know how to develop, apply and evaluate learning mediums with sıitable education programs, teaching approach and methods and techniques which is flexible for each individual child .
6) To know and apply the necessary measurement and assessmant techniques suitable for early childhood educaton.
7) To develop and apply projects that supports children, families and individuals in the community and contributing positively to their developmental process.
8) To integrate the knowledge and experience of working together with different programs and different age groups.
9) To demonstrate the commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism,life-long learning and professional growth.
10) To cooperate and collaborate with other individuals and community to bring awareness about early childhood education to society.
11) To be able to recognize problems in early childhood education, to bring scientifically acceptable solutions to these problems and participate effectively in projects leading to such solutions.
12) Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to early childhood education and act accordingly.
13) To demonstrate commitment to societial,scientific and professional values.
14) To recognize and respect different cultures and to be sensitive to individual and cultural differences.
15) To demonstrate competence and ethical approach in information and communication technologies.
16) To demonstrate English profiency in communicating, knowledge sharing and professional development areas of early childhood education.