PSK 207 - Psychology of Learning

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

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.

Jeanne Ellis Ormrod - Learning Psychology - Nobel Press - 6th Edition.  İstanbul.

Jeanne Omrod - Öğrenme Psikolojisi

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.

-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.