Information Package / Course Catalogue
Learning Psychology
Course Code: RPD259
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The main objective of this course is to teach basic concepts and principles of learning and factors affecting learning and theories of learning.

Course Content

Basic concepts and principles of learning, factors affecting learning, theories of learning

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.One gains knowledge about learning and learning psychology.
2.Utilizes the learning theories.
3.Gains knowledge about motivation and the motivation theories.
4.Understands the nature of learning.
5.Comprehends the biological basis of learning.
6.Recognizes the factors affecting learning.
7.Gains knowledge about the behavioral approaches in learning.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Selçuk, Z. (2000). Gelişim ve Öğrenme, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concepts and Principles of Learning
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basis of PsychologFactors Affecting Learning
Week 3 - Theoretical
Behaviourist Learning Theories
Week 4 - Theoretical
Classical Conditioning
Week 5 - Theoretical
Operant Conditioning
Week 6 - Theoretical
Social–Cognitive Learning Theory
Week 7 - Theoretical
Social–Cognitive Learning Theory (Midterm Exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Information Processing Theory
Week 9 - Theoretical
Brain-Based Learning Theory
Week 10 - Theoretical
Constructivism
Week 11 - Theoretical
Motivation Theories – Attribution Theory
Week 12 - Theoretical
Motivation Theories – Self-Determination Theory
Week 13 - Theoretical
Effective Learning Methods and Techniques
Week 14 - Theoretical
Effective Learning Methods and Techniques
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment140228
Term Project1066
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026