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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| COMPUTER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | GK411 |
| Name | Scientific Research Methods |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 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 HABİBE ALDAĞ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HABİBE ALDAĞ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide prospective teachers with necessary skills and knowledge in planning, conducting and reporting a research in social sciences. This course focuses on such main issues as the nature of scientific inquiry, phases of educational research, intellectual property rights and ethics in educational research, forming research questions, data collection and analyses techniques and preparing a research report.
Course Content
Knowledge types, research clasification, research scientific method of research, research ethics, problem identification, sampling methods, data collection techniques, qualitative and quantitative research designs, APA reporting
Course Precondition
26790 İçerik ve Öğrenme Yönetim Sistemleri
Resources
Notes
Sönmez, V. Alacapınar, F. (2010) Örneklendirilmiş Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Anı Yayıncılık.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explain sub-fields of instructional technologies and integral structure of its process and also its relation to the other fields. Explain the integral structure of instructional technologies and information technologies or computer science applications. Explain concepts that constitutes the basis for scientific thinking in the scope of the field and the related fields. | |
| PLO02 | - | Apply the processes of analysis, design, development, and evaluation on the basis of knowledge of instructional technologies. Utilize information technologies and computer science applications in order to create an effective and productive learning environment. Utilize concepts and applications of scientific research and basic statistics, which are the basis of scientific thinking, for the conditions in the scope of the field and related fields. | |
| PLO03 | - | Apply the processes of analysis, design, development, and evaluation on the basis of knowledge of instructional technologies. Utilize information technologies and computer science applications in order to create an effective and productive learning environment. Utilize concepts and applications of scientific research and basic statistics, which are the basis of scientific thinking, for the conditions in the scope of the field and related fields. | |
| PLO04 | - | Develop a plan, apply the plan and assess the results based on scientific view for the solution of the problems presented in the scope of the field or related fields. Put forward new products or processes on the basis of components of instructional technologies, computer science, for the related situations. | |
| PLO05 | - | Develop a personal proposal, a product or a group of processes for the solution of a problem related to the field as an indicator of the skills of working independently and taking responsibility. Take responsibility of an individual or group projects and accomplishing his/her undertaken missions. | |
| PLO06 | - | Follow current problems and applications and determining information and skills to undertake learning missions for the following stage. Apply the solution for the problem on the basis of scientific and ethical values when she/he confronts a learning problem. | |
| PLO07 | - | Build a healthy communication with students, teachers, school administration, and the individuals in the study group. Comprehend a foreign language in order to follow the international resources that can be utilized for the solution of problems related to the field. Take responsibilities for the distribution and dissemination of the developments in the field on local or national range. | |
| PLO08 | - | Act on the basis of scientific and ethical values in her/his works and also support preservation and learning of these values. Develop and evaluate strategic views on topic related to the future of the field. Transfer related progresses in other related fields to the field of instructional technologies. Create and maintain a cooperative and productive working environment by developing an insight related to the behaviors of the shareholders. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The ways of knowledge, knowledge sources, scientific knowledge | Review of basic concepts | |
| 2 | Quantitative methods | Related readings | |
| 3 | Qualitative research methods | Related readings | |
| 4 | Explaining the differences between qualitative and quantitative methods | Related readings, analysis | |
| 5 | Defining research problems in social sciences | Related readings | |
| 6 | Explanation of Sampling methods | Related readings | |
| 7 | Data collection tools nd processes in social sciences | Related readings | |
| 8 | Mid-term | Related readings | |
| 9 | Explaining the concept of reliability and validity inresearches done in social sciences | Related readings | |
| 10 | Explaining the necessary parts in research report | Related readings and analysis of research articles | |
| 11 | Evaluating a research article based on scientific research criteria | Related readings and analysis of research articles | |
| 12 | Evaluating a research article based on scientific research criteria | Related readings and analysis of research articles | |
| 13 | Proposing a research idea in our field | Related readings and analysis of research proposals | |
| 14 | Explaining the relation between professional and scientific ethic | Related readings | |
| 15 | Review | Related readings | |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM | Related readings | |
| 17 | FINAL EXAM | Related readings |
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 |