| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Qualitative Research | EYD546 | 3 + 1 | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ender KAZAK |
| Instructors |
Ender KAZAK |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The objective of this course is to enable students to understand the significance of using qualitative methods in educational researches. This course also provides the knowledge of computer programmes in analysing the data. |
| Course Content | Relevance of qualitative research methods in education. Comparison of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Developing interviews. Data collection. Method of study.. Writing analysis and intepretation of the study. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Defines the basic concepts related to qualitative research. - Explains qualitative research methods. - Explains the data collection techniques used in qualitative research. - Develops qualitative data collection tools. - Applies data collection tools. - Performs the analysis of the data. - Interprets the data. - Evaluates qualitative and quantitative research comparatively. - Develops a qualitative research proposal. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction of the course objectives, content, teaching method, evaluation methods | |
| 2. Week | Fundamentals of Qualitative Research | |
| 3. Week | The Place of Qualitative Research in the Tradition of Scientific Research, Comparison of Quantitative and Qualitative Research | |
| 4. Week | Qualitative Research Patterns Qualitative Research Process | |
| 5. Week | Sampling and Generalization in Qualitative Research | |
| 6. Week | Validity and Reliability of Qualitative Research | |
| 7. Week | Data Collection Techniques in Qualitative Research-I (Interview, Focus Group Interview) | |
| 8. Week | Data Collection Techniques in Qualitative Research-II (Observation, Document Review) | |
| 9. Week | Data Collection Techniques in Qualitative Research -III (Case Study, Action Research, Qualitative Data Collection through Metaphors) | |
| 10. Week | Qualitative Data Analysis | |
| 11. Week | Contribution of Qualitative Research Results to Science and Practice Reporting of Qualitative Research Results | |
| 12. Week | Sample Thesis and Article Review Prepared by Qualitative Methods | |
| 13. Week | Preparing a Qualitative Research Proposal |
| Yıldırım, A. and Şimşek H. (2004). Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences. Ankara: Seçkin Publishing House |
| Saban and Ersoy (2016). Qualitative Research Patterns in Education, Anı Publishing. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 | 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 |
