Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PRESCHOOL EDUCATION (PhD) | |
| Code | OÖ846 |
| Name | Project Design and Writing |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 8 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ŞULE ERDEN ÖZCAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to equip students with the skills to write projects suitable for national and international grant programs (TÜBİTAK, EU, Development Agencies).
Course Content
Project cycle management, which uses a logical framework approach in project idea development, budgeting, activity planning, and reporting techniques, translates theoretical knowledge into practice and prepares sustainable projects.
Course Precondition
A prerequisite for this course is having taken the Scientific Research Methods course.
Resources
Gido, J., & Clements, J. P. (2011). Successful project management. South-Western College Publishing. Kerzner, H. (2025). Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley & Sons.
Notes
Eurropean Commission. (2004). Project cycle management guidelines. Aid Delivery Methods, 1st ed.; European Commission: Brussels, Belgium, 1-158. T.C. Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı. (2023). Kalkınma ajansları proje hazırlama rehberi. https://www.sanayi.gov.tr TÜBİTAK. (2024). 1001 programı araştırma projeleri destekleme programı başvuru kılavuzu. Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu. https://www.tubitak.gov.tr
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic structure of national and international grant programs (TÜBİTAK, EU, Development Agencies). |
| LO02 | Designs projects using the Project Cycle Management (PCM) approach. |
| LO03 | Analyzing the project idea and structuring the aims and objectives correctly. |
| LO04 | Gains the ability to apply project budget preparation and costing processes. |
| LO05 | Creates activity plans and timelines. |
| LO06 | Uses project writing and reporting techniques. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in preschool level based on master's qualifications at the level of expertise and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to science. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences at advanced level. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Establishes relationships between the various disciplines and subfields to which the field is related, and obtains original results by using the expertise knowledge in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Approaches the new knowledge in his / her system in a systematic way and conducts an advanced research about his / her field. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a new scientific method that brings innovation to science or applies a known method to a different area; At this point, he / she designs and performs an original research. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes a critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of national and international pre-school practices | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Extends the boundaries of knowledge in his / her field by publishing scientific papers related to his / her field in national and / or international refereed journals. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes leadership in original and interdisciplinary studies. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works independently or as a team member in case of problems related to his / her field | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as problem solving and decision making. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops effective teaching strategies in order to provide students with the knowledge and skills related to their field and applies them on theoretical, interactive and ethical grounds. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions of social and social issues from a critical point of view and open to new perspectives. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates by considering the cultural differences in all national and international studies. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Presents scientific studies in a written, oral and visual way to experts or non-experts using information and communication technologies effectively. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes and discusses written, oral and visual communication at an advanced level by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops solutions on social, scientific and ethical issues related to the field and supports the development of these values at national and international level. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction and Introduction to the Project Concept | Reading articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | National Grant Programs | Reading articles on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | International Grant Programs | Reading articles on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Project Cycle Management | Reading articles on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Problem Analysis Process | Reading articles on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Identifying actors in stakeholder analysis | Reading articles on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Objective Analysis and Strategy Development | Identifying actors in stakeholder analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Introduction to the Logical Framework Approach | Reading articles on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Selection of the Project Topic | Reading articles on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Identifying and Justifying the Problem | Reading articles on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Determining the Method and Research Design | Reading articles on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Project Plan, Timeline and Activity Design | Reading articles on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Resource and Risk Management | Reading articles on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Expected Outcomes and Widespread Impact | Reading articles on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 17 | 4 | 68 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 4 | 12 | 48 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 200 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 8,00 | ||
| ECTS | 8 ECTS | ||