RPD239 Research Methods

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF EDUCATION
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE PR.
Code RPD239
Name Research Methods
Term 2016-2017 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SABAHATTİN ÇAM
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SABAHATTİN ÇAM (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The objective of this course are to develop a scientific understanding; to ecaluate a situation in the light of scientific method; and to acquire knowledge and skills about scientific methods and techniques.

Course Content

The course includes the subjects of scientific research process; ethical problems in scientific studies; population and sampling; data collection tools and processes; kinds of scientific research; and reporting research.

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes

Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç Çakmak, E, Erkan Akgün, Ö., Karadeniz, Ş. ve Demirel, F. (2011). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, (8. Baskı), Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Karasar, N. (1994). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, (5. Basım), Ankara: 3A Araştırma Eğitim Danışmanlık Ltd. Balcı, A. (2001) Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma, (3. Baskı), Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. TÜBA (2002). Bilimsel Araştırmada Etik ve Sorunları, Ankara:Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Yayınları.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance
PLO02 - Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development
PLO03 - Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning
PLO04 - Explains career development and career choice process
PLO05 - Explains scientific research methods and techniques
PLO06 - Explains classroom and behavior management approaches
PLO07 - Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology
PLO08 - Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process
PLO09 - Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics
PLO10 - Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics
PLO11 - Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels
PLO12 - Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs
PLO13 - Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling
PLO14 - Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career
PLO15 - Develops insight and is open to learning and development
PLO16 - Shows empathy and care towards people Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships
PLO17 - In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest.
PLO18 - Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place
PLO19 - Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 introduction, course content, objectives and requirements for promotion. Source of knowledge and ways of knowing. Reviewing the related sources
2 Science, scientific method and the process of scientific method, development of science in the history. Reviewing the related sources
3 Research, features and the processes of research. Reviewing the related sources
4 Types of research Reviewing the related sources
5 General types of research, comparison of qualitative and quantitative research Reviewing the related sources
6 Ethical issues in scientific studies. Reviewing the related sources
7 Literatüre review, idetifying a problem for research and planning the research Reviewing the related sources
8 Midterm exam writing exam
9 The research population, sampling and probability-based sampling methods Reviewing the related sources
10 Non-probabilistic sampling methods Reviewing the related sources
11 Data collection tools and methods Reviewing the related sources
12 The reliability and validity of data collection tools and methods Reviewing the related sources
13 Experimental research designs Reviewing the related sources
14 Correlational and causal research designs to compare Reviewing the related sources
15 Interpretation and reporting of the data Reviewing the related sources
16 Final exam writing exam
17 Final exam writing exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 100
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,00
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 06.04.2016 02:02