Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | O404 |
| Name | Research Project II |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Doç. Dr. İNANÇ ETİ (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The main purpose of this course is to help students gain ability and experience planning, conducting and reporting an orijinal research study. Students, through these activities, will gain the skills to consider issues from multiple perspectives and propose evidence based solutions to the issues.
Course Content
Data entry, cleaning the data for outliers and skewness, data analyses, findings, discussing the results, report writing and presentation of the research.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Determines a research problem |
| LO02 | Conducts literature review using appropriate review techniques |
| LO03 | Formulates research questions or hypothesis. |
| LO04 | Determines the limitations of the study. |
| LO05 | Explains and compares research models used in social sciences. |
| LO06 | Determines the research model in accordance with the research problem. |
| LO07 | Expains and utilizes data collection procedures used in social sciences. |
| LO08 | Utilizes a sampling method appropriate to the research problem and aims of the research. |
| LO09 | Organizes, presents and explains research findings. |
| LO10 | Concludes and discusses research results. |
| LO11 | Writes the research report in accordance with the publication manual. |
| LO12 | Considers and acts appropriate to the ethics of research. |
| LO13 | Review the research process. |
| LO14 | Discuss the research process. |
| LO15 | Evaluate the process. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | 1 |
| PLO04 | - | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | 2 |
| PLO06 | - | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | 1 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. | 5 |
| PLO16 | - | Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. | 5 |
| PLO17 | - | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | 1 |
| PLO18 | - | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | 1 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | 3 |
| PLO20 | - | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planning the semester | schedule the process | |
| 2 | Data entry | Examining methods of data entry | |
| 3 | Data entry | finding methods of data entry | |
| 4 | Cleaning data for outliers and skewness | Examining methods of data analyses | |
| 5 | Starting data analyses | Decide the methods of data analyses | |
| 6 | Complate the Data analyses process | Using methods of data analyses | |
| 7 | Writing the results | Examining the rules of reporting | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the exam and reviewing the topics | |
| 9 | Writing the results | Deciding and implementing the rules of reporting | |
| 10 | Discussing the results | Examining related literatüre | |
| 11 | Discussing the results | Examining the theories | |
| 12 | Outlining the research report | Investigateing the research reporting rules. | |
| 13 | start of writing the research report | Studing publication manuals. | |
| 14 | Writing the research report | Review the report | |
| 15 | Evaluating the research report | Discussion the report. | |
| 16 | Term Exams | reviewing the topics | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 0 | 0 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 100 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |