PDR745 Qualitative Research Methods I

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

Information

Code PDR745
Name Qualitative Research Methods I
Semester . Semester
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 Goal

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
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
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