Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Specialization Field Course LEE 500 Turkish Compulsory 8 + 0 0.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery This course is conducted through individual study under the supervision of the advisor, face-to-face meetings, and online sessions when necessary. The course process is based on the student's individual progress in thesis work
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Elçin YAZICI ARICI, Doç. Dr. Meryem ÇELİK, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep TOPCU BİLİR
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to enable students to specialize in early childhood education and develop research and academic writing skills.
Course Content Includes determining a research topic, literature review, data collection and analysis.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Identifies original research topic
2 Conducts literature review
3 Applies research methods
4 Analyzes data
5 Writes academically
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Topic selection Other Activities
3. Week Literature Research
4. Week Framework Research
5. Week Methods Research
6. Week Design Research
7. Week Tools Research
8. Week Choosing a research topic Research
9. Week Data collection Research
10. Week Analysis Research
11. Week Findings Research
12. Week Discussion Research
13. Week Writing Research
14. Week Presentation Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Develops and deepens knowledge in the field at the expertise level based on undergraduate-level qualifications.
2 Understands the interaction between the field and related disciplines.
3 Utilizes theoretical and practical knowledge acquired at the expertise level in the field.
4 Solves problems in the field using scientific research methods.
5 Critically evaluates knowledge related to the field and directs learning processes.
6 Systematically conveys developments in the field and personal studies in written, oral, and visual formats.
7 Uses information and communication technologies at an advanced level as required by the field.
8 Collects, interprets, concludes, applies, and shares data related to the field while adhering to ethical values.
9 Develops diverse perspectives, formulates policies, plans, and evaluates outcomes within the framework of quality standards in field-related matters.
10 Internalizes the knowledge gained in the field, transforms it into skills, and applies it in interdisciplinary studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 4 5 5
PY6 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1 1 1
PY8 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design
  • Merriam, S. B. (2013). Qualitative Research
  • Yıldırım & Şimşek (2018). Qualitative Research in Social Sciences.
  • Büyüköztürk et al. (2018). Scientific Research Methods
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Homework 10 3 30
Preparation, After Class Study 10 3 30
Research 10 4 40
Interview 5 5 25
Presentation (Preparation) 3 3 9
Fieldwork 8 4 32
Practice 8 4 32
Other Activities 4 3 12
Sınavlar
Practice 1 3 3
Total Workload 255
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0