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| Code | EFMZ206 |
| Name | Educational Research Methods |
| Term | 2022-2023 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ADNAN GÜMÜŞ
(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
No prerequisites.
Resources
Compiled pdf notes on basic methodology problems and research techniques, plus Karasar's methodology book
Notes
Publications and research articles on methods, statistics, philosophy of knowledge and science.
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 | Conducts research in social sciences research and presents the findings |
| LO06 | Determines a problem for research, conducts research using the steps of scientific method |
| LO07 | Writes his research report |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains theorical debates of three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) in relation to today´s problems | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the problems differed from past to present and examines these issues in terms of present-day | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines required concepts of the three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the problems encountered in the study area, solves and redirects | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpretes integrating theoretical knowledge with related disciplines, analyses and creates new information | 5 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Makes research sources of the main problems in field of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The problems encountered in educatıonal environment and everyday life ıs evaluated from the perspective of sociology and psychology | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team, be leadership, and works effectively | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Deals with problems related to man,society and values independently | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Access and use related printed information and other sources of information in the field | 5 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Be open to continuous self-development and research | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows sensivity to issues of social, philosophical, and literary | 5 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows software and hardware with printed and other information concerning with philosophy, social sciences ,educational sciences and education technologies, reaches, uses and improves effective ways of education-teaching. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follows the developments and information in the field and and communicates with colleagues | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gets ability of critical, different and creative thinking and multi-dimensional perspective | 5 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses information related with his/her field in business and everyday life with the awareness of social responsibility | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, course content, objectives and requirements for promotion | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Basic concepts and principles of research methods | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Research process - recognizing the problem, identifying the problem and sample, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting the results | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 4 | General characteristics of data collection tools in research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 5 | Analysis and evaluation of data in research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 6 | Access to articles, theses and databases | 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 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Models in the research process | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for the exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 9 | Basic paradigms in scientific research; quantitative, qualitative and mixed research designs, similarities, differences | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Sampling, data collection, data analysis in qualitative research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 11 | Validity and reliability in qualitative research; | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 12 | Article or thesis review, evaluation and presentation | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 13 | Preparing a research report in accordance with research principles and ethics | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Action Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | General assessment of student assignments and course process | Answering preparation questions and reading section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preperation for exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preperation for exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
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 | ||