| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods I | PDR501 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | facetoface |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet SAPANCI |
| Instructors |
Ahmet SAPANCI |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To have knowledge about the concepts, theoretical discussions and processes related to scientific research methods. |
| Course Content | Providing resources Learning Basic Concepts Researching Theoretical Discussions Planning and Proposal Preparation Researching Measurement Types Collecting Sample Data The Concept and Meaning of Ethics Conducting Theoretical Research Learning the Basic Assumptions of Qualitative Research Learning the Qualitative Research Process Understanding the Process Steps of Qualitative Research Reviewing Sample Research Projects Reviewing Sample Research Projects |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Recognize and use the basic concepts of program development and instruction. - Evaluates and reports the curriculum in terms of the curriculum development process. - Designs a curriculum in accordance with program development processes. - Plans, evaluates and manages the teaching-learning process. - Monitors current practices and developments in the field of education programs and instruction at national and international levels. - Conducts and reports scientific research related to his/her field. - It adopts the individual and professional competencies related to the teaching profession required by the age. - Uses teaching materials, technology and resources effectively in research and practice. - Adopts the principle of acting in accordance with nationally and internationally accepted ethical values in its professional and scientific studies. - She is open to collaboration and sharing in her academic studies related to her field. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Purpose and Scope of the Course | Research |
| 2. Week | Scientific Research Concepts, Terms, Principles and Principles | Research |
| 3. Week | Theoretical Foundations of Scientific Research and the Transformations Experienced | Verbal Expression Research |
| 4. Week | Planning the Research and Preparing a Proposal | Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Sampling, Measurement and Scaling Methods | |
| 6. Week | Data Collection Techniques and Analysis | |
| 7. Week | Research Ethics | |
| 8. Week | Research Methods and Their Underlying Assumptions | |
| 9. Week | Theoretical Foundations of Qualitative Research | |
| 10. Week | Qualitative Research Designs and Research Process | |
| 11. Week | Qualitative Data Analysis, Validity and Reliability Studies | |
| 12. Week | Sample Research Project Reviews | |
| 13. Week | Scientific Research Project Preparation | |
| 14. Week | Evaluation, Final Exam |
| Balcı, A. (2004). Research in Social Sciences, Ankara: Pegem A Yay. |
| Karasar, A. (2000). Scientific Research Method, Ankara: Nobel Publications. |
| Şimşek, H. & Yıldırım.A. (2005) Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences, Ankara: Seçkin Publishing. |
| Kaptan, S. ( 2002 ) Scientific Research Techniques, Ankara. |
| Geray, H. (2004). Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Social Research. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi. |
| Other research method and technique books, scientific research articles |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 | DK10 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homework 1 | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Practice | 1 | 90 | 90 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Classroom Activities | 1 | 42 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 229.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 9.0 | ||
