Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | GK214 |
| Name | Scientific Research Methods |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. YASEMİN KIRKGÖZ (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA (Bahar) (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA (Bahar) (D Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
Enabling students to get familiar with research methods and related concepts
Course Content
Research Methods and related concepts
Course Precondition
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Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Students have knowledge on theory, practice and terminology in the area of learning and teaching English as a foreign language | |
| PLO02 | - | Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication. | |
| PLO03 | - | Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English | |
| PLO04 | - | Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area | |
| PLO05 | - | Students can reconstruct knowledge by using pedagogical skills, and develop lesson plans, methods, materials, activities and assessment samples by taking learners´´ ages, levels and needs into account | |
| PLO06 | - | Use information technologies effectively in the process of planning both learning and teaching by taking developmental characteristics and individual differences of learners into account | |
| PLO07 | - | Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials | |
| PLO08 | - | Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems | |
| PLO09 | - | Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills | |
| PLO10 | - | Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods | |
| PLO11 | - | Students can take responsibility as an individual and as a member of a team to solve the problems in English language teaching and can develop pedagogical knowledge and skills in a continuous manner | |
| PLO12 | - | Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices | |
| PLO13 | - | Students can recognize themselves as individuals and use their strengths and learn from their weaknesses | |
| PLO14 | - | Use the ways to access information effectively | |
| PLO15 | - | Use language learning strategies effectively | |
| PLO16 | - | Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching | |
| PLO17 | - | Be aware of cultural factors at a national and international level which might be influential in English language teaching | |
| PLO18 | - | Students can recognize the structure, purpose and function of the National Education System and act in accordance with the legislation, democratic, social, scientific and cultural values, and professional code of ethics | |
| PLO19 | - | Communicate with the school administration, parents, colleagues and non-governmental organizations in order to develop individual, psychological, ethical, social and cultural skills of learners | |
| PLO20 | - | Students can have professional self-confidence and grasp , internalize and implement social and cultural responsibilities as a teacher |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of research | Students read the relevant section | |
| 2 | Research Question | Students prepare research questions | |
| 3 | Hypothesis and Variables | Finding articles | |
| 4 | Types of hypothesis and Purpose statement | Students search about the term hypothesis | |
| 5 | Evaluating articles | Analyzing articles | |
| 6 | Literature review | Students find examples of literature reviews | |
| 7 | Quotation and Paraphrase | Students read about quotation and ıts types | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | students revize the previous topics for the exam | |
| 9 | references and reference citation (APA style) | Students search about APA style | |
| 10 | Data collection tools | Students search about data collection tools | |
| 11 | Data collection tools | Students analyzes the data collection tools which are used in articles | |
| 12 | Article evaluation (group work) | Students analyze articles | |
| 13 | Article evaluation | Students analyzes articles about learning | |
| 14 | article evaluation | Students prepare reports for their article evaluation | |
| 15 | final | Students revise previous topics for the final exam | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |