ECTS - Effective Strategies for Learning

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Effective Strategies for Learning (HUM205) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Effective Strategies for Learning HUM205 General Elective 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Staff
Course Assistants
Course Objectives -To teach students effective methods of learning, -To give information about the factors affecting learning, -To convey the basic strategies of learning, -To give information about types of learning, -To determine what one’s learning styles are, find out one’s own learning style through psychometric tools and rearrange one’s system of study accordingly, -To teach motivation techniques, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and how to motivate oneself, -To teach how to study effectively, -To understand anxiety, which is one of the factors affecting learning, -To inform them about the effective techniques for coping with exam anxiety, -To teach how to be more successful in the exams
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students who successfully complete this course; -Know effective methods of learning, -Know the factors affecting learning, -Understand the basic strategies of learning, -Know the learning styles and which one is their learning style and arrange their system of study accordingly, -Know the motivation techniques and how to motivate themselves, -Know how to manage their time effectively, -Know the ideal frequency of repeating that ensures the transformation of knowledge to permanent memory, -Know how to listen effectively, -Know how to prepare for exams, -Know the level of his/her exam anxiety, which is one of the factors that negatively affect learning, -Know effective methods of and applied practices for dealing with test anxiety, -Knows how to be more successful in the exams.
Course Content Effective methods of learning, learning strategies and styles, factors affecting learning and ways of coping, increasing motivation, repetition scheduling, time management.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 The Concept of Learning Overview of Learning Theories a. Cognitive Approach b. Behavioral Approach c. Neuro-Physiological Theory Educational Psychology p. 229-232 Psychology p. 173 Educational Psychology p. 249-252 Psychology p. 173-208
2 Factors Affecting Learning I a. Intelligence b. Age c. Maturation d. Motivation e. Biological-Physiological State Educational Psychology p. 234-244
3 Factors Affecting Learning II a. General State of Emotional Arousal and Anxiety b. Transferring Prior Learning c. Learning-teaching methods d. Readiness e. Timing f. Attention Educational Psychology p. 238-245
4 Learning Strategies a. Intermittent or Batch Learning b. Information About Results c. Reading or Telling d. Learning as a Whole or Dividing e. Programmed Learning Introduction to Psychology p. 119-126
5 Types of Learning a. Memorizing b. Trial and error c. Habit d. Conditioning e. Problem solving Outstanding Achievement in Learning, p.67-91
6 Learning Styles a. Kinesthetic b. Image c. Auditory Learning Styles Test Outstanding Achievement in Learning, p.121-143
7 Midterm The questions prepared by the course instructor.
8 Remember and Forget a. Short-term Memory b. Long-term Memory c. Amount Memorized d. Why Do We Forget? Understanding Psychology, p. 246-274 Introduction to Psychology, p. 133-142 Educational Psychology, p. 381-387
9 Motivational Techniques a. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation b. How Can We Motivate Ourselves? Psychology p. 451-465 Educational Psychology p. 500-522
10 a. Planning Process as the Path to Success b. The Importance of Listening and Note Taking c. Starting and Continuing to Study Educational Psychology p. 459-471 Outstanding Achievement in Learning, p.153-161
11 Effective Studying II a. Time Management b. Study and Repetition Program Outstanding Achievement in Learning, p.163-169
12 Effective Studying III a. Active Listening b. Faster and Effective Reading c. Preparation for Exams Outstanding Achievement in Learning, p. 170-178
13 Anxiety due to Factors Affecting Learning a. What Level of Anxiety Am I Experiencing? b. Exam Anxiety Test Outstanding Achievement in Learning, p. 179-182
14 Techniques for Coping with Anxiety due to Factors Affecting Learning a. What are the Techniques for Coping with Exam Anxiety? b. Practical studies of the techniques Outstanding Achievement in Learning, p. 183-191
15 Tips for Success in Exams Outstanding Achievement in Learning, p.192-194
16 Final Exam The questions prepared by the course instructor.

Sources

Course Book 1. Eğitim Psikolojisi, Alim Kaya, Pegem Akademi, Ankara, 2017
2. Eğitim Psikolojisi-Gelişim-Öğrenme-Öğretim, Binnur Yeşilyaprak, Pegem Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2006
3. Psychology, J. S. Halonen, J.W.Santrock, Mc Graw Hill, USA, 1996
4. Psikolojiyi Anlamak, C. G. Morris, Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları, Ankara, 2002
Other Sources 5. Öğrenmede Üstün Başarı, Acar Baltaş, Remzi Kitabevi, 2016
6. Psikolojiye Giriş, C. Morgan, Meteksan Yayınları, Ankara, 1986

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 60
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains basic theoretical knowledge about the field within the scope of health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematics.
2 Acquires basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development and relates them to current experiences and national and international developments.
3 It effectively uses sciences such as health, education and psychology by adding them to the basic knowledge and skills of the child development discipline.
4 Gains the ability to identify problems and develop solutions based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of child development.
5 Gain the ability to independently carry out the necessary work and take responsibility as an individual and as a team member in practices related to child development education in preschool education institutions, private education institutions and health institutions. Can independently carry out and take responsibility for the necessary work as an individual or as a team member in practices related to child development education in preschool education institutions, private education institutions and health institutions.
6 Have the basic knowledge required for applications in preschool education institutions, private education institutions and health institutions regarding child development education.
7 Identify learning needs related to lifelong learning regarding child development and education and provide necessary guidance.
8 Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all professional field practices and social relations.
9 It carries out studies to raise awareness of society and other professional groups on child development.
10 She/He can track information in her field and communicate with colleagues using a universal foreign language.
11 Gains the ability to conduct resource research to access information and to use databases, numerical values ​​and other information sources.
12 To be able to communicate effectively with the family and the child in accordance with the cultural structure, and to work in cooperation in child development studies.
13 To be able to act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of child development.
14 In the field of child development, it is sensitive to the universality of social rights, the protection of quality cultural values, and occupational health and safety.
15 Evaluates, prepares and uses materials required by the field of child development (educational toys, educational books and brochures, game materials) in line with educational purposes.
16 To be able to determine the developmental differences of 0-18 year old children at an early stage, to prepare and implement appropriate education programs.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 4 4
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 6 6
Total Workload 100