COMPUTER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
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
EDS1106 Educational Psychology Spring 2 0 2 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
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 Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;

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) Introduction to development and physical development 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

Sources

Course Notes: • 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
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 2 % 50
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 2 15 30
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 83

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) To define concepts related to the latest knowledge, tools and other scientific resources for the teaching profession, educational technology and information technologies in terms of national and international standards.
2) To explain the main elements of teaching strategies, methods and techniques, material design and assessment and evaluation processes that affect the development of educational technology integration.
3) To develop competencies related to software languages, operating systems, computer networks and computer hardware.
3) To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.
4) To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.
5) To plan, implement and evaluate classroom activities that utilize cutting-edge technologies to foster creativity, problem solving and critical thinking using scientific methods.
6) To build strong theoretical and applied models to develop solutions to problems that focus on systems and human development within a learning organization. 
7) To review, evaluate and recommend strategies for technology integration based on the interests, needs, individual differences and developmental characteristics of students in primary and secondary education.
8) To work individually and collaboratively in a team to carry out activities related to educational technology, information technology and the teaching profession in an interdisciplinary approach.
9) To effectively use and evaluate educational technologies and appropriately designed instructional models as a means of achieving and meeting learning objectives and requirements.
10) To utilize effective metacognitive techniques to make the classroom a community of learners engaged in lifelong learning activities.
11) To prepare trainings and projects related to educational technology for the community and to provide counseling to individuals in enhancing learning through the appropriate use of technology.
12) To implement cost and time sensitive strategies to support individuals and organizations to carry out their work more effectively.
13) To equip teachers to be pioneers and models in the application of technology for educational purposes using ethical and legal standards and to keep pace with changing technology.
14) To investigate efficient design solutions and existing standards used today for educational technologies, curricula, innovations and outcomes related to work, school, education sector and virtual world.
15) To gain fluency in interpersonal communication, teaching frameworks and the use of different technologies in relation to national norms and laws.