ECTS - Effective Strategies for Learning
Effective Strategies for Learning (HUM205) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Effective Strategies for Learning | HUM205 | General Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| 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 Lecturer(s) |
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| 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;
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| 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 | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Have an advanced level of basic theoretical knowledge on the field of public finance in order to obtain the practical gains. | |||||
| 2 | Identify the issues related to the field of public finance by dealing with it within the framework of the methodological approach, and report and evaluate it from an analytical point of view. | |||||
| 3 | Understand, interpret and analyse economic and financial events, equipped with knowledge of certain disciplines, especially economics, business and law. | |||||
| 4 | Develop policies and strategies for solving the problems by establishing the cause-effect relationship related to fiscal and economic issues through theoretical information and the discussions. | |||||
| 5 | Establish the relationship of public financial management and budget theory with public policies, he/she makes strong budget analysis, develop analysis on public finance and makes a link with the policy implementation | |||||
| 6 | Understand the tax theory, learning the legal structure, following the legal and financial developments and gaining a professional competence in tax matters effectively develop it. | |||||
| 7 | Have knowledge of accounting systems in private and public institutions and businesses, analyze and interpret the financial and financial structure of institutions with the knowledge and competence gained. | |||||
| 8 | Gain knowledge of macroeconomic framework and growth theory, including theoretical and country examples, evaluates economic developments from a theoretical perspective. | |||||
| 9 | Use foreign language in financial and economic fields, follow international literature, communicate on professional issues. | |||||
| 10 | Benefit from technological developments in studies specific to its field by using information technologies, digital developments and common software. | |||||
| 11 | Use qualitative and quantitative methods for the analysis of economic, financial, social and institutional events. | |||||
| 12 | While fulfilling its academic and professional responsibilities, develop an approach that respects s United Nations sustainable development goals, freedoms, rights of the disadvantaged groups, environment, cultural and moral values. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| 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 | ||