Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to study learning in detail within the determined topics:
1.Topics and problems about understanding human learning
2.Behavioral theory perspective on human behavior
3.Cognitive, biological and social origins of Learning
4. New developments about learning psychology
Course Content
This course examines major theories of learning with relevance to instrumental and classical (Pavlovian) conditioning, cognitive learning processes, motivation, affect, and memory. The students will explore relevant research on traditional and contemporary issues in learning, with an emphasis on human learning from both behavioral, cognitive and social perspectives.
Required Resources
Jeanne Ellis Ormrod - Learning Psychology - Nobel Press - 6th Edition. İstanbul.
Recommended Resources
Jeanne Omrod - Öğrenme Psikolojisi
Explanations
Midterm 40 %, Final 60 %.
Exams are multiple choice, short answered open end questions, fill in the blank formed.
Topics are included in exams till exam date declared in syllabus.
Course slides, textbook, uploaded materials to system are included in exams.
Rules
-Timely attendance is essential.
- At least 70% attendance is required.
- Participation in in-class activities is recommended.
- Reading the articles and textbook uploaded to the system is under the students' responsibilities.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Learning concepts will be known over behaviorist school
- Students know the basic concepts of learning.
- Students know the basic theories about learning.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Learning Psychology | Introduction |
| 2 | Learning Theories | Lecture Presentation, Book Chapter |
| 3 | Learning and Brain | Lecture Presentation, Book Chapter |
| 4 | Classical Conditioning | Lecture Presentation, Book Chapter |
| 5 | Instrumental Conditioning | Lecture Presentation, Book Chapter |
| 6 | Reinforcement Schedules | Lecture Presentation, Book Chapter |
| 7 | Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam |
| 8 | Avoidance Learning | Lecture Presentation, Book Chapter |
| 9 | Learning, Memory and Cognition | Lecture Presentation, Book Chapter |
| 10 | Learning and Development | Lecture Presentation, Book Chapter |
| 11 | Social and Cultural Basis of Learning | Lecture Presentation, Book Chapter |
| 12 | Individual Differences in Learning | Lecture Presentation, Book Chapter |
| 13 | Learning Disabilities | Lecture Presentation, Book Chapter |
| 14 | Education and Learning | Lecture Presentation, Book Chapter |
| 15 | Review | |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM | FINAL EXAM |