ELT766 Developing Researcher Competence

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

Information

Code ELT766
Name Developing Researcher Competence
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Term Spring
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. CEM CAN
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

Develop skills to design, implement, and report on research studies

Course Content

This course is designed to provide participants with foundational skills and experiences in conducting small-scale research relevant to TEFL and Applied Linguistics. It focuses on the complete research process including planning, design, data collection, analysis, and presentation. It aims to foster an understanding of various research methodologies and instill an appreciation for ethical research practices.

Course Precondition

NA

Resources

• Cohen, L., L. Manion & K. Morrison (2000). Research Methods in Education (5th ed.). London: Routledge Falmer. (Later editions would be fine as well). • Richards, K. (2003). Qualitative Inquiry in TESOL. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Notes

McDonough, J. & S. McDonough (1997). Research Methods for English Language Teachers. London: Arnold.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 • Develop skills to design, implement, and report on research studies.
LO02 • Critically assess various research methodologies and apply ethical research practices.
LO03 • Enhance academic writing and presentation skills within the research context.
LO04 Students will develop the ability to critically analyze scholarly articles and research reports, enabling them to identify research gaps and generate new research questions that address unexplored areas.
LO05 Master the application of ethical considerations in all stages of the research process.
LO06 Students will learn to effectively use various data visualization tools and techniques to communicate their research findings clearly and persuasively to both academic and non-academic audiences.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students know various teaching methodologies and can implement them in their teaching
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can assess and evaluate the learning process
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives 1
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them 1
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning 1
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students give importance to professional development 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally 5
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can produce thesis reflecting their knowledge of research methodology 5
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching 4
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Research in Education: Fundamentals and Ethics Reading Assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Planning and Designing Research Studies Reading Assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
3 Qualitative Research Methods Reading Ssignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Quantitative Research Methods Reading Assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Mixed Methods Research Reading Assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Data Collection Techniques Reading Assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 Data Analysis and Interpretation Reading Assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
9 Writing Research Proposals Reading Assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Ethics in Research Reading Assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Preparing for Dissertation Reading Assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
12 Academic Writing and Presentation Skills Reading Assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Critical Evaluation of Research Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
14 Pilot Study: Design and Implementation Reading Assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 Reflecting on the Research Process Writing Assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
16 Term Exams Preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
17 Term Exams Preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 13.05.2024 10:45