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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Cognitive, Learning and Technology BTE534 Elective Master's degree 1 Spring 7

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Evren ŞUMUER

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Students will be able to explain the basic assumptions, concepts and principles of each cognitive theory.
2) discuss how different cognitive theories play a role in teaching and learning environments.
3) compare and contrast the perspectives of different cognitive learning theories towards learning.
4) discuss the possible applications of cognitive learning theories related to instructional technologies.
5) use cognitive learning theories in the design of educational technologies.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Learning Outcomes
1 High High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
2 High High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
3 High High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
4 High High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
5 High High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Kirschner, P., & Hendrick, C. (2020). How Learning Happens: Seminal Works in Educational Psychology and What They Mean in Practice (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429061523

Course Contents

Information Processing Theory, Cognitive Load Theory, Dual Coding Theory, Schema Theory, Metacognition, Distributed Practice, Exam Effect, Self-Efficacy, Attribution Theory, Autonomy and Control, Goal Achievement Theory, Espitemological Beliefs, Reflective Thinking, Expectation and Behavior, Problem Solving , Critical Thinking, Constructivism, Social Cognition, Four Component Instructional Design Model, Multimedia Learning, Computer Assisted Cooperative Learning, Technology and Assessment

Weekly Schedule

1) Intrıduction
2) Instructional Technology and Cognitive Psychology
3) Long-Term Memory: Structures and Models.
4) Encoding Processes.
5) Bilgiyi Geri Getirme Süreçleri
6) Retrieval Processes.
7) Beliefs about Self.
8) Problem Solving and Critical Thinking.
9) Classroom Contexts for Cognitive Growth.
10) Technological Contexts for Cognitive Growth.
11) Learning to Read.
12) Reading to Learn.
13) Writing
14) Cognitive Approaches to Mathematics.
15) Cognitive Approaches to Science.

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Lecture
3) Question-Answer
4) Question-Answer
5) Discussion
6) Discussion


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Project to Course Grade

30%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

70%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required