3. Course objectives
•Gain basic understanding of Educational Psychology in terms
of its definition, significance, and implications in education
•Learn basic principles, terminology, theories and research
findings regarding the theories of human development and
learning.
•Examine key conceptual frameworks of educational
psychology, and analyze their use in the classroom.
•Identify various approaches to organizing the classroom and
the effects of these approaches on the learning environment,
classroom management, and motivation.
•Understand how individual experiences, abilities, and prior
learning influence student learning and academic success in
schools today.
4.
5. Required Textbook
Yıldırım, A., Güneri, O., & Sumer,
Z. (2002). Development and
Learning. SeçkinYayıncılık.
Address: SeçkinYayıncılık,
SağlıkSokak No: 19/B 06410
Sıhhiye, Ankara
6. Course Requirements and Grading
• In-class activities
• Student presentations
• Examinations
• Extra Credit
20% In-class activities
20% Student
presentations
20% Midterm Exam
40% Final Exam
7. Course Policies
• Course attendance
• Course Notes
• Academic Dishonesty
• Make up Exam
8. Discovering Educational Psychology
•Knowledge of subject matter
•Knowledge of students and learner
characteristics
•Knowledge of educational theories and
research
•Teaching skills and strategies
•Interpersonal skills
11. Next week
Read Chapter 1: Study of development and
learning
Be ready to reflect on these questions:
•Think about good teachers you had at secondary
school level or earlier. What characteristics did
these teachers have in common?
•How do you define good teaching?
•What areas of developmental characteristics may
be most significant for teachers in establishing an
effective learning environment?
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