Information Package / Course Catalogue
Effective Learning and Motivation in Schools
Course Code: PDR515
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Students should have knowledge about basic concepts, principles and factors affecting learning, evaluate basic concepts and theories related to motivation and conduct assignments

Course Content

learning, motivation, types of motivation, behavioral-humanistic-cognitive approaches, social learning, self-regulation

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To know the concept of learning.
2.To know the concept of motivation.
3.To know the main features of learning and motivation.
4.To gain awareness about contemporary learning theories.
5.To use the implications of contemporary learning and motivation theories in the preparation of educational-school settings.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Jeanne Elis Ormrod. Öğrenme Psikolojisi. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
2.Mathew H. Olson-B.R. Hergenhahn Öğrenmenin Kuramları. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
3.Senemoğlu N. (2010). Gelişim ve Öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık.
4.Schunk H. D. (2009). Öğrenme Teorileri, Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
5.Arık. A. (1991). Öğrenme Psikolojisine Giriş İstanbul: İÜEF
6.Bacanlı, H. (2004) Gelişim ve Öğrenme Ankara: Nobel.
7.Bower, G. H. ve Hilgard, E. R. (1982) Theories of Learning. (Fifty edition). Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall Inc.
8.Çelen. N. (2000). Öğrenme Psikolojisi. Ankara: İmge
9.Domjan, M. (2004). Koşullama ve Öğrenmenin Temelleri. Ankara. Türk Psikologlar Derneği yayını.
10.Eggen, P ve Kauchak, D. (2001) Educational Psychology. Ohio: Merrill Prentice Hall.
11.Klein, S B. Ve Mowrer, R R. (Ed) (1989) Contemporaray Learning Theories New Jersey:Hillsade.
12.Klein, S.B. (1996) Learning Principle and Applications (Third Edition) New York: Mc Graw-Hill-Inc.
13.Dembo, M.H. (1991) Applying Educational Psychology in the Classroom. (4 th Ed.)
14.Pintrich, P., ve Schunk, D.(1996). Motivation in education: Theory, research and applications. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concepts related to learning, main factors affecting learning
Week 2 - Theoretical
To explain the basic concepts of motivation and learning, motivation
Week 3 - Theoretical
To be able to explain the characteristics of motivated behavior
Week 4 - Theoretical
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Theoretical approaches explaining motivation (Being able to comprehend the factors affecting motivation with reference to the theories explaining motivation)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Behavioral approach
Week 7 - Theoretical
Humanistic approach
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-Term Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cognitive approach -Attribution theory -Successfulness and Avoiding Failure
Week 10 - Theoretical
Social Learning
Week 11 - Practice
To be able to analyze the similarities and differences among the theories that explain motivation
Week 12 - Theoretical
The role of teachers in the implementation of approaches about motivation in schools, the points that the teacher should consider in motivating the student
Week 13 - Theoretical
Selfregulation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Deciding on case studies for situations that can motivate students
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%30
Term Assignment1%30
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment111314
Midterm Examination110313
Final Examination110414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
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4
4
4
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5
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5
5
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5
5
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5
5
5
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5
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5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
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5
5
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OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026