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| Code | PDR745 |
| Name | Qualitative Research Methods I |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MERAL ATICI |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MERAL ATICI
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable the students to gain knowledge and develop skills in identifying differences between qualitative and quantitative methods, characteristics of qualitative methods, aims and types of qualitative research in educational sciences, preparation for and conducting observational and interview study and sample selection.
Course Content
The course covers differences between qualitative and quantitative methods, characteristics of qualitative methods, aims and types of qualitative research in educational sciences, preparation for and conducting observational and interview study and sample selection.
Course Precondition
None.
Resources
Bogdan, R.C. and Biklen, S.K. (1992). Qualitative research for education: an introduction to theory and methods. London: Allyn and Bacon. Yıldırım, A. & Şimşek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi.
Notes
Miles, B. M. & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis (2nd ed.). London: Sage Publications. Robson, C. (1993). Real world research. Oxford: Blackwell Publications. Strauss, A. L. (1996). Qualitative analysis for social scientists. Cambridge University Press. Strauss, A. & Corbin, J. (1990). Basics of qualitative research: Grounded theory procedures and technique. Yıldırım, A. & Şimşek, H. (1999). Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative evaluation and research methods. (2nd ed.) Newbury Park: Sage. Kvale, S. (1996). Interviews: An introduction to qualitative research interviewing. London: Sage Publications. Glesne, C. & Peshkin, A. (1992). Becoming a qualitative researchers: An introduction. London: Longman.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods. |
| LO02 | Expresses characteristics of qualitative research method. |
| LO03 | Examines and evaluates a qualitative research study. |
| LO04 | Understands types of sample used in qualitative research. |
| LO05 | Says types of interview in qualitative research. |
| LO06 | Learns how to prepare interview schedule. |
| LO07 | Does a pilot study by using interview schedule. |
| LO08 | Expresses the types of observation. |
| LO09 | Prepares an observation form for a patricular topic. |
| LO10 | Does a pilot study by using an observation form. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualificatons, improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes a scientific article in the field of educational sciences. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of educational sciences. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses and develops individual assessment techniques. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciencies within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge and experience about the appliations which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of educational sciences with the field of application. | 1 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. | 1 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. | 1 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. | 1 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. | 1 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. | 2 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. | 1 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of course content, instructional methods and techniques and assessment methods | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Differences between qualitative and quantitative methods | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Characteristics of qualitative research method | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Sample selection and types of sample in qualitative research | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Interview and types of interview | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Preparation of interview schedule | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Presentation of an interview schedule and evaluation of the schedule | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Observation and types of observation | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Preparation of observation form | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Presentation of observation form and evaluation of the form | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Pilot study of observation form | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Pilot study of interview schedule | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Evaluation of pilot study of observation form | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Evaluation of pilot study of interview | Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 170 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,80 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||