Information Package
baskent.edu.tr

Program of Preschool Teaching

EDS415

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICES IN EDUCATION

Course Code
EDS415
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain knowledge about the development and basic concepts of positive psychology.
  2. Understand how the positive psychology approach can be applied in education.
  3. Gain knowledge about examples of practices that are beneficial for one's own well-being and the well-being of students/clients.
  4. Design practices based on positive psychology approach that can be beneficial for the well-being of students/clients in educational environments.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIt is aimed to provide students taking this course with different understandings about non-cognitive developmental factors in education through positive psychology-based activities and practices that can contribute to the well-being of the audience they will serve in educational environments. In this course, basic concepts, strength-based approach, sources of well-being, non-cognitive factors in education, intelligence, self-efficacy, self-determination, flow, encouragement, etc. It includes good examples of positive psychology-based activities that can improve students' well-being and activities that can be designed.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Course Aims and Objectives
2nd Week Development of Positive Psychology
3rd Week Theoretical Approaches to Positive Psychology in Education
4th Week Non-Cognitive Factors Supporting Student Development in Education
5th Week Well-Being Models: Subjective-Psychological Well-Being
6th Week Intelligence, Self-Efficacy
7th Week Self-Determination Theory, Flow Theory
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Academic Resilience
10th Week Learner Empowerment, Learned Optimism
11th Week Perseverance, Gratitude
12th Week Encouragement, Social Interest
13th Week Altruism, Self-Compassion
14th Week Humor as a Positive Force in Education
15th Week Revision
Recommended or Required ReadingErgüner Tekinalp & Işık, Ş. (2015). Positive Psychology Applications in Education. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
Işık, Ş. (2021). Character Strengths and Virtues. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
Seligman, MEP & Peterson, C. (2004). Character Strengths and Virtues. Oxford University Press.
Snyder, C. R. & Lopez, S. J. (2007). Positive Psychology. The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths. Sage Publishing.
Carr, A. (2016). Positive psychology. (Translated by Ü. Şendilek). Istanbul: Kaknüs Publishing
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
  • Etkinlik Tasarımı
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 20
Project 1 30
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 20 40
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2
K3 X X X
K4 X
K5 X X X
K6 X X X
K7
K8 X
K9 X X
K10 X X
K11 X
K12 X X X
K13 X
K14
K15 X X
K16 X X
K17 X X
K18 X