Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Education psychology MBZ108 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 Developmental themes and theoretical perspectives on child development, learning, research methods of child psychology
Course Content The relation of Educational-psychology, description and functions of educational psychology; major concepts and theories in psychology and development (physical, cognitive, emotional, social, personality and moral), the different approaches of learning and their implications in education, understand the individual differences, abilities, and their effects in motivation.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explain the relationship of education and psychology.
2 Identify and describe the functions of educational psychology
3 Understand the importance of development and learning psychology
4 Understand the main concepts and theories in the areas of learning and development (psychomotor, cognitive, emotional, social, personal and moral)
5 Explain the factors that affecting learning and development.
6 Explain the different learning approaches
7 Evaluate how to take advantage of the findings obtained from developmental and educational psychology by taking into account individual differences.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The relation of Educational-psychology, description and functions of educational psychology Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Fundamental concepts in educational psychology Preparation, After Class Study, Research
3. Week Physical development and Theories Other Activities, Research
4. Week Cognitive development and Theories Research
5. Week Personality development and Theories Other Activities
6. Week Social development and Theories Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Moral development and Theories Other Activities
8. Week Midterm Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Concepts related to learning and factors effecting learning Research
10. Week Sosyal Öğrenme kuramı Research, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Gestalt theory and humanistic approach Research
12. Week Information processing theory Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
13. Week Sociocultural approaches Other Activities
14. Week Final
*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
1 Gains and applies early childhood basic knowledge.
2 Plans the educational process to support development and learning.
3 Organizes healthy, supportive and stimulating educational environments.
4 Uses active and alternative learning methods in early childhood.
5 Works in cooperation with family, school and society.
6 They are aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based, and reflect these theories to their practices.
7 Awares of the attitude, responsibility and ethical values ​​related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans and implements the learning-teaching process effectively and evaluates it with appropriate measurement tools, taking into account the basic concepts, principles and characteristics of curricula.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods and instructional technologies in effective learning-teaching process design.
10 Follows the innovation, development and 21st century skills in the field of teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and applications based on scientific principles.
11 Have the ability to use Turkish properly and effectively in accordance with the rules and to communicate well with students.
12 Demonstrates teaching attitudes and behaviors in accordance with Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions, democracy, human rights, and awareness of Turkish national, moral, moral and cultural values.
13 Knows at least one foreign language at a level to be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues.
14 Awares of the importance for the teaching profession of willingly and actively participating in the cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sports activities required to be an effective global citizen.
15 With a sense of social responsibility, it plans and implements projects and activities that aim to support the development of society by being sensitive to local and global events and developments.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY3 2 3 2 2 3 4 4
PY4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY6 1 2 1 2 3 1 2
PY7 2 2 2 2 3 4 2
PY8 1 1 1 2 2 1 1
PY9 2 2 3 3 4 4 3
PY10 2 3 4 4 4 4 2
PY11 1 4 4 4 3 4 2
PY12 4 2 3 4 3 1 4
PY13 1 2 2 3 4 2 2
PY14 4 3 2 3 2 1 2
PY15 2 3 1 2 3 1 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Kaya, A. (2008).Eğitim Psikolojisi. Pegem A Yayınları.
  • Senemoğlu, N. (2004). Gelişim, Öğrenme ve Öğretim. Gazi Kitabevi.
  • Yeşilyaprak,B. (2008) Eğitim Psikolojisi. Pegem A Yayınları.
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 2 28
Research 1 6 6
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 78
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0