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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE PR. | |
| Code | RPD239 |
| Name | Research Methods |
| Term | 2017-2018 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 |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Introduces different approaches to science |
| LO02 | Explains the importance of scientific thinking method for understanding and inquiry of life |
| LO03 | Identifies a research topic, defines and interprets scientific research process. |
| LO04 | Explains the limitations of the scientific method in social science |
| LO05 | Makes a critical literature review, hypothesis and develop strategy |
| LO06 | Determines a problem for research, conducts research using the steps of scientific method |
| LO07 | Writes his research report according to the rules |
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 |