SYLLABUS PSY 3093
Psychology of Learning
(SBU.CCTC.JAN 2006)
© 2005-2006 Southwest Baptist University
Psychology
of Learning - PSY 3093
Instructor: Kevin Schriver, Psy.D.
e-mail: kschriver@sbuniv.edu
Postal Mailing Address:
Dr. Kevin Schriver
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
Course Text:
Hergenhahn, B. R., & Olson, M. H. (2005). An Introduction to Theories
of Learning (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN:
0-13-114722-6
I. COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the historical perspectives of
the major theories of learning. Further, the student will be able to
identify the leading theorists and the essential concepts of learning theory
in terms of acquisition, retention, forgetting, transfer, motivation, and
behavioral change.
II. PREREQUISITES:
General Psychology (PSY 1013) and Systems of Psychology
(PSY 2063)
III. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Reading:
A schedule of reading assignments is attached. Reading the text will aid
in preparation for the exams. You will find that outlining while you read
and completing the questions at the end of each chapter will be beneficial
for taking the exams in this course. The questions will NOT BE HANDED
IN FOR A GRADE, but using them as a guide for studying and will be apparent
when being graded on the exams.
B. Exams:
Three major exams will be given, including the final. They will be
objective in
their design and worth 100 points each. They will be given as indicated
on the
reading schedule.
Exam #1 will cover chapters 1-5.
Exam #2 will cover chapters 6-10.
Exam #3 will cover chapters 11-17.
Again, you will find that outlining and using the questions at the end of
the chapters will aid in the study for these exams.
Also, I will communicate your scores to the College Credit Through Correspondence
office, and once you have received that mark you may contact me to review
that exam, if you so choose. That may be of some help, especially after
the first exam, as it may help you prepare for the other two to come.
C. Paper:
A research paper covering any topic in the text will be required.
It will be worth 100 points toward the final grade. It is to be typed,
double-spaced
with a minimum of seven (7) pages of text. Use of the Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) format is required.
A title page and abstract will also be expected, as well as an appropriate
references section.
You may elect to email me your paper. I will accept it only if it
is in, either Word or WordPerfect format and I can see if you have
followed APA format. Send the paper directly to me before taking the third
exam.
IV. GRADING:
3 Exams
x 100 pts. = 300
pts.
1 Paper
x 100 pts. = 100
pts
TOTAL
= 400 pts.
A = 360-400
B = 320-359
C = 280-319
D = 240-279
F = 239 and below
V. DISABILITY AND SPECIAL NEEDS:
It is the desire of Southwest Baptists University to provide all students
with optimum learning experiences. If there are circumstances, due to
disability, that may impact your learning in this course, it is necessary
for you to inform your instructor within three weeks after having enrolled
in the course. If you do not notify your instructor, it will be assumed
that you do not require special assistance.
VI. COURSE COMMUNICATION:
You may call me at the phone number listed at the top of this syllabus,
should you have any questions. If you cannot reach me there, then please
contact me by either postal mail or email.
Closing Word: I trust that you will be able to “Learn” a lot about
“Learning.” In a correspondence format, you will be required to do the
bulk of the work, but with an organized way of reading and utilizing the
questions at the end of the chapters to let you study the most salient points,
that should prove most helpful. I wish you well.
PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
Reading Schedule
Chapter 1 What is Learning?
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 2 Approaches to the Study of Learning
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 3 Early Notions about Learning
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 4 Edward Thorndike and Connectionism
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 5 B. F. Skinner and Operant Conditioning
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Take the First Exam - follow guidelines set by CCTC office
Chapter 6 Clark Hull and His 16 Postulates
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 7 Ivan Pavlov and Classical Conditioning
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 8 Ed Guthrie and One-trial Learning
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 9 William Estes and Stimulus Sampling Theory
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 10 Gestalt Theory and the Laws of Perceptual Organization
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Take the Second Exam - follow guidelines set by CCTC office
Chapter 11 Jean Piaget and the Stages of Cognitive Development
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 12 Ed Tolman and Purposive Behaviorism
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 13 Albert Bandura and Observational Learning Model
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 14 D.O. Hebb and the Neurophysiological Approach
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 15 Robert Bolles and Evolutionary Psychology
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 16 Implications for Education
Complete questions at the end of chapter
Chapter 17 The Final Word
PAPER IS DUE BEFORE TAKING THE FINAL EXAM
Send paper directly to instructor
Take the Final Exam - follow guidelines set by CCTC office