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Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | EFMZ206 |
| Name | Research Methods in Education |
| Term | 2020-2021 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 | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. GÜLDEN İLİN (Bahar) (B 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 | Recognizes reliable sources related to scientific research. |
| LO02 | Discusses the knowledge and science concepts transformation in the historical process |
| LO03 | Lists the steps of the research process. |
| LO04 | Explains the importance of scientific thinking method for understanding and inquiry life |
| LO05 | Explains the limitations of the scientific method in social science |
| LO06 | Explain the differences between quantitative and qualitative research. |
| LO07 | Creates problems related to research methods used in social sciences appropriate to the field. |
| LO08 | Recognizes the properties and development ways of basic measurement tools to be used in the field. |
| LO09 | Conducts studies on research processes and techniques used in social sciences. |
| LO10 | Recognize the ethical principles in the preparation of a research. |
| LO11 | Transforms a problem, which identified for research into research using the steps of the scientific method. |
| LO12 | Prepares a research report in accordance with the principles of report preparation. |
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 | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Students can recognize themselves as individuals and use their strengths and learn from their weaknesses | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | Use the ways to access information effectively | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | Use language learning strategies effectively | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Be aware of cultural factors at a national and international level which might be influential in English language teaching | 5 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO20 | - | Students can have professional self-confidence and grasp , internalize and implement social and cultural responsibilities as a teacher | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, course content, objectives and requirements for promotion | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 2 | Approaches to Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 3 | Research Problem | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 4 | Research Variables and Types of Variables | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 5 | Concept and Types of Hypotheses in Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 6 | Samples and Population in Research | 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 | Sampling Techniques | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for the exam | |
| 9 | Reliability in Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 10 | Validity in Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 11 | Data collection methods | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 12 | Qualitative Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 13 | Qualitative Research Models | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 14 | Case Studies | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 15 | Action Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 69 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,76 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||