Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Education psychology MBZ107 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Mustafa TEKKE
Instructor(s)
Goals The purpose of this course is to familiarise students with concepts, dynamics, sequences, risk and protective factors, theories of life span development as well as concepts, theories of learning psychology and their implications for education/teaching
Course Content Basic concepts and principles of developmental psychology, Protective and risk factors impacting human development, Domains of human development Theories of human development, Implications of developmental psychology knowledge/theories/findings for education/teaching, Basic concepts and principles of psychology of learning, Theories of learning Use of learning psychology in education/teaching
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Basic concepts and principles of developmental psychology,
2 Protective and risk factors impacting human development
3 Domains of human development
4 Theories of human development
5 Implications of developmental psychology knowledge/theories/findings for education/teaching,
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Instructor's self introduction, introduction of students, the syllabus and basic concepts of human development Interview, Other Activities
2. Week Physical development; cognitive development, Interview, Other Activities
3. Week cognitive development (continued) Other Activities, Interview
4. Week Cognitive development of adults; language acquisition Other Activities, Interview
5. Week Personality (psychosocial) development Other Activities, Interview
6. Week Personality (psychosocial) development Other Activities, Interview
7. Week Personality development (continued); moral development Presentation (Preparation), Other Activities, Interview
8. Week Mid Term Exam Other Activities
9. Week Introduction to psychology of learning; basic concepts of psychology of learning Other Activities, Interview
10. Week Behavioral theories of learning Interview, Other Activities
11. Week Operant conditioning Research, Other Activities, Interview
12. Week Operant conditioning (continued); social learning theory Interview, Other Activities
13. Week Social learning theory (continued); theory of information processing; discussion & evaluation of the course Interview, Other Activities
14. Week Final Interview, Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
32 Is aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based and reflects these theories in their practices.
33 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY32 5 5 5 5 5
PY33 2 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Erden, M. (1998). Öğretmenlik Mesleğine Giriş. İstanbul: Alkım Yayınları.
  • Erikson, E. (1968). Identity: Youth and crisis. New
  • Karslı, M. D. (2003). Öğretmenlik Mesleğine Giriş. Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık.
  • Sönmez, V. (Ed.) (2000). Öğretmenlik Mesleğine Giriş. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
  • Demirel, Ö.-Kaya, Z. (2003). Öğretmenlik Mesleğine Giriş. Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 1 14
Other Activities 6 1 6
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Final 1 5.5 5.5
Classroom Activities 5 1 5
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0