| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods in Education | MBZ208 | Turkish | Compulsory | 4. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hayriye Merve ERİŞ HASIRCI |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to enable the students to learn how to conduct a scientific study by means of a small scale research work, as well as the theoretical knowledge about the concept of scientific research, the different principles, methods and stages of scientific research. |
| Course Content | Basic concepts and principles related to research methods, research process, general characteristics of data collection tools, analysis and evaluation of data, access to articles, thesis and databases, research models and types, basic paradigms in scientific researches, quantitative and qualitative research designs, data collection, data analysis, validity and reliability in quantitative research, sample in qualitative research, data collection, data analysis, validity and reliability in qualitative research, article or thesis investigation, evaluation and presentation, research report preparation according to research principles and ethics, action research in education. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Explain the basic concepts in scientific research. |
| 2 | List the steps of the research process. |
| 3 | Interprets the differences between quantitative and qualitative research. |
| 4 | Recognizes the ethical principles in the preparation of a research. |
| 5 | Prepares a research report in accordance with the principles of report preparation. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Basic concepts and principles of research methods | Interview, Research |
| 2. Week | Basic paradigms in scientific research | Research, Interview |
| 3. Week | Research models and types | Research, Interview |
| 4. Week | Access to articles, theses and databases | Presentation (Preparation), Research, Interview |
| 5. Week | Research process (recognizing the problem, identifying the problem and sample, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting the results) | Presentation (Preparation), Research, Interview |
| 6. Week | General characteristics of data collection tools | Interview, Research |
| 7. Week | Quantitative and qualitative research patterns | Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Midterm exam | |
| 9. Week | Sampling in quantitative research, data collection, data analysis | Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Research |
| 10. Week | Validity and reliability in quantitative research | Other Activities, Interview |
| 11. Week | Sampling in qualitative research, data collection, data analysis | Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Research |
| 12. Week | Validity and reliability in qualitative research | Other Activities, Interview |
| 13. Week | Article or thesis review, evaluation and presentation | Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | Final |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Understands the interaction between the disciplines related to the field of classroom teaching. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Approaches the information about the field of classroom teaching with a critical perspective. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Uses the necessary computer software in the field of classroom teaching. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Internalizes the skills developed in the field of classroom teaching and uses them in interdisciplinary studies. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Knows and applies the basic skills that a child at primary school level should have. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Is aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based and reflects these theories in their practices. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Follows the innovation, development, and 21st-century skills in the teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and practice based on scientific principles. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Uses Turkish properly and effectively per the rules and communicates well with students. | ||||||
| 12 | Adheres to Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions and exhibits attitudes and behaviors toward democracy, human rights, and Turkish national, moral, and cultural values. | ||||||
| 13 | Knows at least one foreign language at a level to monitor and communicate with colleagues. | ||||||
| 14 | Is aware of the importance of willing and active participation in cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sportive activities for the teaching profession, to be an effective global citizen. | ||||||
| 15 | Acts sensitively to local and global events and developments and participates in projects and activities to support society's development, with a sense of social responsibility. | ||||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 13 | 2 | 26 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Research | 3 | 2 | 6 | |
| Other Activities | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 3.5 | 3.5 | |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
