ENGLISH LANGUAGE 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
EDS1002 Educational Psychology Spring 2 2 3 6

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 : Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. ÖZLEM KARAIRMAK TEKDURMAZ
Instructor NEŞE UYANIK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: • To introduce the students with the most well-known and frequently referred theories of human development
• To introduce the students with the best known and most used theories of learning

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• Define and state education and psychology relation with the current-educational functions;
• Classify different theories of learning
• Classify different theories of development
• Understand the importance of developmental processes in education
• Relate, correlate and illustrate basics of learning and development
• Analyze the student’s behaviors in light of the findings of development and learning theories
• Apply principles of development and learning theories to teaching-learning activities

Course Content

Introduction to the concepts of psychology, learning and development: basic definitions and importance in the field of education, physical development, language development, cognitive development, psychosocial development, psychosexual development, moral development, behaviouristic approach to learning, cognitive approach to learning, complex cognitive processes, social-cognitive learning, constructivist approach to learning, humanistic approach to learning.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Gelişime giriş ve fiziksel gelişim Course slides
2) Physical development (cont.) Course slides
3) Cognitive Development (Piaget & Vygotsky) and Language development Woolfolk / Ch.2-3 Yıldırım, et al. / Ch.2-3
4) Cognitive Development (Piaget &Vygotsky ) & Language Development (cont) Woolfolk / Ch.2-3 Yıldırım, et al. / Ch.2-3
5) Psychosocial development (Erikson) & Moral development (Piaget - Kohlberg - Gilligan) Woolfolk / Ch.3 Yıldırım, et al. / Ch.3
6) Psychosocial Development (cont. Erikson) & Moral Development (Piaget-Kohlberg-Gilligan) (cont.) Woolfolk / Ch.3 Yıldırım, et al. / Ch.3
7) Psychosexual Development (Freud) Yıldırım, et al. / Ch.4
8) Psychosexual Development (cont. Freud) Yıldırım, et al. / Ch.4
9) Behavioral Views of Learning Woolfolk / Ch.6 Yıldırım, et al. / Ch.5
10) Behavioral Views of Learning (cont.) & Cognitive views on learning Woolfolk / Ch.6-7 Yıldırım, et al. / Ch.5-6
11) Cognitive Views of Learning (cont.) & Complex cognitive processes Woolfolk / Ch.7-8 Yıldırım, et al. / Ch.6
12) Complex cognitive processes (cont.) & Social-cognitive approach to learning Woolfolk / Ch.8-9 Yıldırım, et al. / Ch.6
13) Social cognitive approach (cont) & Constructivist approach Woolfolk / Ch.8-9
14) Constructivist approach (cont) and Humanist Approaches to learning Woolfolk / Ch.9 Yıldırım, et al. / Ch.7
15) Finals
16) Finals

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Yıldırım, A. , Yerin Güneri O. , Hatipoğlu Sümer Z. (2002). Development and Learning (Course Notes). Ankara, Seçkin Yayıncılık.
• Woolfolk, A. (2001). Educational Psychology (8th Ed.). U.S.A. , Allyn & Bacon.
References: -

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Midterms 2 % 50
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Midterms 2 20 40
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 144

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) 1.Being able to describe the issues related with the scientific resources in the field of teaching, English language teaching and educational technologies within the national and international standards.
2) 2.Proficient in the phonology, semantics, grammar and the vocabulary of the language, use the language effectively.
3) 3. Apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to provide optimal learning environments in English language teaching.
4) 4. develop English language teaching materials according to the needs of the learners with a critical perspective.
5) 5. Use appropriate software and technology resources for language teaching effectively in and out of classroom by locating and selecting them.
6) 6. To improve students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, make use of various methods and techniques.
7) 7. Design English language teaching curriculum and lesson plans.
8) 8. Organize effective classrooms that promote English language learning.
9) 9. assess students’ knowledge using multiple measures and alternative assessment techniques in order to evaluate language knowledge and skills in an effective way by using and generating measurement and assessment instruments.
10) 10. Apply major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments and to promote inter-cultural effective communication and pragmatics skills.
11) 11. Take on responsibility in individual and group projects by working cooperatively and meeting the requirements
12) 12. Take into consideration professional and ethical rules and principles. 5
13) 13. Apply the pedagogical implications of the research in the field of English language teaching for his/her personal and professional development, by keeping up with the recent studies. 4
14) 14. Use reflective thinking and reflective teaching to examine his/her teaching skills and professional competencies. 5
15) 15. Transfer the knowledge and skills necessary for life-long learning to students by using metacognitive techniques with the knowledge of how to obtain information effectively. 5
16) 16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics.