EFMZ205 Research Methods in Education

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF EDUCATION
PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR.
Code EFMZ205
Name Research Methods in Education
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To be able to discuss science and basic concepts (phenomenon, knowledge, absolute, error, universal fact etc.), basics of history of science, Being able to discuss and use structure of scientific research, scientific methods and different perspectives about scientific methods, problem, research model, sampling, data collection, methods in data collection (quantitative and qualitative methods), analysis, interpretation of data and reporting.

Course Content

Science and basic concepts (phenomenon, knowledge, absolute, error, universal fact etc.), basics of history of science, structure of scientific research, scientific methods and different perspectives about scientific methods, problem, research model, sampling, data collection, methods in data collection (quantitative and qualitative methods), analysis, interpretation of data and reporting.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Discusses the knowledge and science concepts transformation in the historical process
LO02 Explains the importance of scientific thinking method for understanding and inquiry life
LO03 Explains the limitations of the scientific method in social science
LO04 Conducts research in social sciences research and presents the findings
LO05 Designs a research problem, conducts research using the steps of scientific method
LO06 Formulates a research report


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the concepts and principles of learning and teaching French as a foreign language
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic concepts and terminology of linguistics, literature, traductology, communication and interculturality that support the field knowledge 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains French curriculum for secondary education and the relevant parts of the regulation on secondary education institutions
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Lists the components such as age, language levels, learning styles, strategy use in foreign language teaching
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Implements teaching by taking into account the developmental characteristics of students, their individual differences and the characteristics of the subject area 2
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses and adapts educational content and materials
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can multidimensionally evaluate student achievements by using different methods 3
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies main quantitative and qualitative scientific methods related to the field of French language teaching 5
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility individually and in teams for solving problems encountered in teaching French. 2
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Reflects on his/her own professional performance and takes initiatives to continuously improve his/her professional knowledge and skills
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Evaluates knowledge and skills in the field of French language teaching with a critical approach
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses information and communication technologies for personal and professional development
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Effectively uses the ways of accessing scientific and professional information and general information about the field of French language teaching 4
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği In addition to his/her professional development, s/he constantly improves himself/herself in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with his/her interests and abilities 2
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Makes personal evaluations by following scientific, cultural and artistic events and national and international current events 2
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Effectively shares his/her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems encountered in the field of teaching French 2
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Behaves in accordance with the universal importance of the teaching profession for sensitivity to and protection of social, scientific, cultural and ethical values


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction, course content, objectives and requirements for promotion Answering preparation questions and reading section
2 Basic concept and sicience Answering preparation questions and reading section
3 Basic information on the history of science Answering preparation questions and reading section
4 Structure of scientific research Answering preparation questions and reading section
5 Scientific methods and different views on this methods Answering preparation questions and reading section
6 Problem Selecting your own problem, describing this problem not to exceed two page. The problem statement must be expressed in the question form at the end of the problem situation
7 Problem situation Write your general and sub purpose of the study Indicate your choice of problems and limitations and possible supposition
8 Mid-Term Exam submission of homework
9 Model of the study Determining the most appropriate research model of your problem and briefly explain why you select this model
10 Population and sample Determining the appropriate population and sample and explain how selected the sample
11 Data collection methods: qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques Identifying the ways to data collection for the purpose of the research problem Prepare an appropriate data collection tool. for example surveys, observation form, interview form and so on
12 The collection of the data Implementation of data collection tools
13 Data analysis To the input and the creation of the data matrix
14 Interpretation and reporting of the data Written findings
15 Interpretation and reporting of the data 2 Writing discussion, conclusions and recommendations and complete the research report
16 Term Exams Preperation for exam
17 Term Exams Preperation for exam


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


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 14 14
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 17.04.2026 10:07