GPC225 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
| Course Code: | 3780225 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (2.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Guidance and Psychological Counseling |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
1. define basic terms and phrases associated with human and animal learning;
2. discuss the function and utility of innate and reflexive behavior;.
3. define and discuss respondent (classical), operant, and social learning theories.
4. provide human examples of each of the types of learning identified in #3 above.
5. Define and discuss what is meant by the term “behavior modification” and explain how this is different from learning.
6. discuss the concept of learning styles.
7. critically evaluate the evidence for and against the concept of hemispherical dominance.
8. describe the application of learning theory in the development of a behavioral treatment plan for a counseling client.
9. discuss and utilize instruments, surveys, and monitoring tools for the assessment of learning, and;.
10. develop and implement a personal improvement plan (PIP) and evaluate its ultimate
effectiveness.
Course Content
Basic concepts and principles of learning; learner, learning material, learning strategy, learning environment related factors affecting learning; learning theories, behavioral ap-proach, cognitive approach, humanistic approach, effective learning methods and tech-niques.
This course explores the psychological science of learned behavior in animals and humans. It emphasizes the fundamentals of behaviorist approaches to learning, and briefly covers social and cognitive models as well. The course will introduce students to the fundamen-tals of learning research and to the application of those concepts in both educational and clinical settings.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, each of the students will be able to:
Explain fundamental concepts associated with theories of learning. Identify important perspectives associated with learning. Explore empirical research related to human learning and behavior. Understand the role and applications of learning in behavioral and cognitive interventions. Critically evaluate various theories of learning and related concepts.