School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
Course Code | PSYC 471 | ||||
Course Title in English | Readings and Research in I/O Psychology I | ||||
Course Title in Turkish | Endüstri/Örgüt Psikolojisinde Okuma ve Araştırma I | ||||
Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
Level of Course | Advanced | ||||
Semester | Fall | ||||
Contact Hours per Week |
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Estimated Student Workload | 187 hours per semester | ||||
Number of Credits | 7.5 ECTS | ||||
Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
Pre-requisites |
PSYC 205 - Research Methods I |
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Expected Prior Knowledge | Research methods in psychology | ||||
Co-requisites | None | ||||
Registration Restrictions | Only undergraduate students | ||||
Overall Educational Objective | To become familiar with critical psychological concepts which are dealt with in organizations on daily basis, to intellectually question and understand the reality of work life. | ||||
Course Description | This course is an advanced course on readings and research in contemporary concepts in industrial and organizational psychology. It will prepare students to grasp the essence of conducting research in business environment, to get the know the measure to be used with working samples, and to analyze the data gathered from those samples. | ||||
Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders, endüstri ve örgüt psikolojisindeki çağdaş kavramlardaki okuma ve araştırma üzerine ileri bir derstir. Öğrencileri, iş ortamında araştırma yapmanın özünü kavramaya, çalışanlardan oluşan örneklerde örnekleriyle kullanılan ölçme araçlarını tanımaya ve bu örneklemlerden toplanan verileri analiz etmeye hazırlayacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Critically evaluate empirical researches in the field of industrial and organizational psychology 2) Conduct research, analyze the results of their research statistically. 3) Critically discuss the findings. 4) Write an empirical research report about their findings. |
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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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 | Project |
2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | H | Project |
3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Project |
4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | H | Project |
5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | S | Project |
6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | H | Project |
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. | H | Project |
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 | Presentation,Project |
9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Project |
10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | H | Project |
11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | H | Project |
12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | H | Project |
13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Project |
Prepared by and Date | NESLİHAN TURNALAR ÇETİNKAYA , January 2024 |
Course Coordinator | NESLİHAN TURNALAR ÇETİNKAYA |
Semester | Fall |
Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. NESLİHAN TURNALAR ÇETİNKAYA |
Week | Subject |
1) | Introduction |
2) | Contemporary concepts in IO Psychology |
3) | Selection of the topics Finding empirical articles on the topic |
4) | Preparing research proposal outline |
5) | Preparing for data collection: Selecting the target group, selecting the materials (questionnaires etc.), preparing the instruction |
6) | Preparing proposal |
7) | Presentations on research proposal |
8) | Data collection SPSS formation and data entry |
9) | Data collection Remembering statistics |
10) | Analyzing data Writing up the results section Tables and figures in APA |
11) | Poster preparation Writing up the abstract |
12) | Finding a conference for sending the abstract Writing up the abstract |
13) | Writing up the abstract |
14) | Final Report submission |
14) | Poster presentations |
Required/Recommended Readings | Required readings will be assigned on weekly basis. | ||||||||||||||||||
Teaching Methods | During this course, flipped learning format will be utilized. During the class time, they will work in groups on the different steps of the project. | ||||||||||||||||||
Homework and Projects | Students will complete different steps of the research as assignments. | ||||||||||||||||||
Laboratory Work | NA | ||||||||||||||||||
Computer Use | Students are expected to work on their computers during the class hour. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Assessment Methods |
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Course Administration |
turnalarn@mef.edu.tr Attendance is mandatory. Students missing an exam for a legitimate excuse may be given a makeup exam at the instructor’s discretion. Any disrespectful attitude/act directly or indirectly toward the instructor/classmates will not be welcomed. 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 | 4.5 | 3 | 4 | 161 | ||
Homework Assignments | 1 | 20 | 6 | 26 | |||
Total Workload | 187 | ||||||
Total Workload/25 | 7.5 | ||||||
ECTS | 7.5 |