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| Code | EFMZ206 |
| Name | Educational Research Methods |
| Term | 2024-2025 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 |
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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 | Identifies a problem for research. |
| LO03 | Explains the place of scientific thinking method in understanding and questioning life. |
| LO04 | Explains the limitations of the scientific method in social science |
| LO05 | Conducts research using the steps of the scientific method. |
| LO06 | Conducts investigations regarding the research process. |
| LO07 | Writes the report of research in accordance with the rules. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the relationships between terms and concepts related to the field of philosophy group education. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Realizes that problems differ from past to present | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes the necessary problems of three basic fields (Philosophy, sociology, psychology) | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Integrates theoretical knowledge with knowledge from relevant disciplines | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesizes different discussions regarding philosophy group education | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the problems encountered in the educational environment and daily life from the perspective of philosophy, sociology and psychology. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Fulfills responsibility in work carried out individually or in groups. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses information about field in daily life with awareness of social responsibility. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Independently addresses problems related to people, society and values | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to look critically | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses advanced information and communication technologies. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Monitors information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language portfolio | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Can access printed and other information sources related to the field | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Shows sensitivity to social, philosophical and literary issues | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Examines the subject covered during philosophy group education in logical consistency. |
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 | Preparing for the project | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 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 project | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preperation for project | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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 | ||