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.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
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 | ||