Psychology | |||||
Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
Course Code | PSYC 362 | ||||
Course Title in English | Motivation and Self-Regulation | ||||
Course Title in Turkish | Motivasyon ve Öz-Düzenleme | ||||
Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
Type of Course | Exercise,Flipped Classroom,Lecture | ||||
Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
Semester | Spring | ||||
Contact Hours per Week |
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Estimated Student Workload | 151 hours per semester | ||||
Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||
Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
Pre-requisites |
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology |
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Expected Prior Knowledge | Introduction to Psychology | ||||
Co-requisites | None | ||||
Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
Overall Educational Objective | To become familiar with the core psychological theories and understand their relation to motivational science. | ||||
Course Description | Students will have an opportunity to overview some key concepts and questions in the field of motivational psychology and core theories which impact motivation and self-regulation. | ||||
Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders öğrencilerin motivasyon ve öz-düzenleme alanı ile ilgili anahtar kavramları ve soruları gözden geçirmesini ve ana teorileri öğrenmesi için bir fırsat olacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) identify, discuss and use key motivation concepts; 2) group and explain various areas of study within motivational science; 3) evaluate ideas and debates using motivational concepts. |
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | H | Exam |
2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | S | Participation |
4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | H | Participation |
5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | S | Participation |
6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | H | Exam,Participation |
9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | H | Exam,Participation |
11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | S | Participation |
12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Participation |
13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Participation |
Prepared by and Date | DİLARA SAVAŞ XXX , March 2022 |
Course Coordinator | SENA CÜRE ACER |
Semester | Spring |
Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. DİLARA SAVAŞ |
Week | Subject |
1) | Review of Syllabus & Introduction to Study of Motivation |
2) | Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation |
3) | Motivational Theories and Perspective |
4) | Applications and Implications of Motivation |
5) | Psychological Needs |
6) | Social Needs |
7) | Goal setting and Goal Striving |
8) | Personal Control Beliefs |
9) | Midterm |
10) | The Self and It’s Strivings |
11) | Nature of Emotion |
12) | Aspect of Emotion |
13) | Personality Characteristics |
14) | Presentation & REVISION |
15) | Final Examination Period |
16) | Final Examination Period |
Required/Recommended Readings | Reeve, J. (2009). Understanding Motivation and Emotion. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons. Deci, E., & Ryan, R. (2014). Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior. New York: Springer Science+Business Media. | ||||||||||||||||||
Teaching Methods | This course will be taught entirely in the flipped format. Students will be assigned an introductory online lecture every week. Students will be expected to prepare for class by spending sufficient time to master the preparatory materials. They will also be expected to contribute appropriately to class discussions and to assisting the learning of other students. It’s expected to have knowledge of core psychological theories since this lecture is for psychology students. | ||||||||||||||||||
Homework and Projects | Students will do presentations based on “Goal Setting”. | ||||||||||||||||||
Laboratory Work | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Computer Use | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Activities | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Assessment Methods |
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Course Administration |
savasd@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: Attendance is necessary in terms of effecting overall grade (5%). Students must be providing a legitimate, acceptable and documented excuse for missing a scheduled exam. There will be a make-up exam in case of missing actual one. Make up exam could be in a different format then midterm or final exam. Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others opinions. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 112 | ||
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 8 | 3 | 11 | |||
Midterm(s) | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
Final Examination | 1 | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
Total Workload | 151 | ||||||
Total Workload/25 | 6.0 | ||||||
ECTS | 6 |