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| Code | BTE1701 |
| Name | The Thesis |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 0-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 24 ECTS |
| National Credit | 0 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Tez Çalışması |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET EMRE SEZGİN |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. SERKAN DİNÇER
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. OZAN ŞENKAL (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET TEKDAL (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HABİBE ALDAĞ (D Group) (Ins. in Charge) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET CAN ŞAHİN (E Group) (Ins. in Charge) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET EMRE SEZGİN (F Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable the student to examine a topic chosen in the field of computer and instructional technologies using scientific research methods, collect and analyze data, interpret the findings within the framework of previous and similar research results and their own comments, turn it into a scientific research report and write it in the form of a report.
Course Content
Identifying a topic of interest in the field of computer and instructional technologies that has not been researched before, examining the relevant books, articles and materials, scientific research methods, data collection techniques, data analysis, describing and interpreting the findings, writing the thesis in the form of a scientific research report.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Databases, journals, newspapers, conference texts, research reports and scenarios
Notes
Theses, published articles, papers presented in national and international congresses, scientific books on the determined subject
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Determines a thesis topic to examine in the field of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies. |
| LO02 | Examines books, articles and other materials regarding selected thesis subject. |
| LO03 | Determines the most appropriate scientific research model for the thesis topic. |
| LO04 | Determines the universe and sample group appropriate for the thesis topic. |
| LO05 | Collects data using data collection methods appropriate for the thesis topic. |
| LO06 | Analyzes the collected data by applying appropriate techniques. |
| LO07 | Presents the findings in accordance with the research method. |
| LO08 | Interprets the results in the framework of previous research results and her/his own ideas. |
| LO09 | Presents the results and recommendations of the research depending on the research findings. |
| LO10 | Writes the thesis in the form of a scientific research report in accordance with the thesis writing rules. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the basic concepts and principles of Instructional Technology at the level of expertise in the field. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Approaches theories or practices related to the field of instructional technologies with high-level thinking skills such as critical thinking and creativity. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the applications of scientific research and related statistical techniques in the field of instructional technologies. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses advanced information and communication technologies together with the computer software required by the field. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses scientific research and related statistical techniques in classical applications of instructional technologies. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the multidimensional causes of complex, theoretical and current problems within the scope of instructional technologies and evaluates them in integrity. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops a plan for the solution of complex, theoretical and current problems within the scope of the field with a scientific perspective, implements the plan and evaluates the results. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Takes personal responsibilities in solving problems related to the field or within the scope of the field. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It follows the scientific developments in the field of instructional technologies and carries it into professional practice. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It follows current problems and practices, identifies problems in line with national values and country realities, proposes solutions and evaluates them. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | He/she is a critical thinker, generates new ideas and has the ability to explore and solve problems. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes effective and healthy communication with students, teachers, school management, families and individuals in the study group. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Knows a foreign language at a level to follow foreign sources related to his field. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It takes responsibility for the dissemination and distribution of developments in the field at local and national level. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It supports the protection and learning of these values by acting on the basis of scientific and ethical values in its work in the field. | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Interprets, develops and evaluates strategy, policy and implementation plans on the future of the field on the basis of quality processes. | 2 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It carries the relevant developments in other fields to the field of instructional technologies. | 3 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It creates and maintains an efficient collaborative working environment by developing insight into stakeholder behavior. | 2 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It develops teaching activities and practices by integrating teaching technologies into different disciplines and thus increases teaching effectiveness. | 3 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Based on the principles of instructional technologies, it designs and develops instructional content suitable for current digital platforms. | 2 |
| PLO21 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acquires digital competency skills, which are included in 21st century skills, and literacy related to newly emerging current instructional technologies in accordance with the requirements of the age. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharing general information about the course and expectations from students | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Review of literature to determine the subject of the thesis | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Determining of the subject of the thesis | Writing the rationale for why the research topic was chosen | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Reviewing books, articles and other materials related to the thesis topic-Part I | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | Reviewing books, articles and other materials related to the thesis topic-Part II | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Reviewing books, articles and other materials related to the thesis topic-Part III | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Determining the main purpose and research questions of the thesis | Writing the main purpose and research questions of the thesis by examining the relevant literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Organizing the problem situation, aims, research questions and importance of the research | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 9 | Determining of the scientific research methods that appropriate for subject of thesis | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Determining of the appropriate population, sampling and data collection tools | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Developing measurement tools | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Collecting data-Part I | Data collection tools applications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | Collecting data-Part II | Data collection tools applications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Analysis of data | Entering data into statistics program | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Reveal of the findings | Writing the findings in accordance with the research method | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 16 | Discussion of findings | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 17 | Preparation of the thesis report | Writing the thesis report | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 14 | 196 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 14 | 196 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 14 | 14 | 196 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 588 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 23,52 | ||
| ECTS | 24 ECTS | ||