Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PRESCHOOL EDUCATION (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | OÖ736 |
| Name | Qualitative Research in Social Studies II |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course are 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
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
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the philosophical roots of qualitative research |
| LO02 | Compares and contrasts qualitative research between qualitative research and other research techniques |
| LO03 | Concludes a qualitative study individually |
| LO04 | Examines and evaluates a qualitative research study. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Describes and defines different scientific research methods and analyses used in social sciences. | |
| PLO02 | - | Thoroughly explains the educational and developmental issues related to early childhood education. | |
| PLO03 | - | Defines, describes and explains teaching strategies, methods and techniques. | |
| PLO04 | - | Explains the interactions among different disciplines related to her/his field of study. | |
| PLO05 | - | Relates knowledge in the field of early childhood education to the knowledge in other fields. | |
| PLO06 | - | Explains the theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of study at expert level. | |
| PLO07 | - | Critically reviews and reflects on the national and international approaches to early childhood education. | |
| PLO08 | - | Plans and executes a scientific research study. | |
| PLO09 | - | Applies different teaching strategies, methods and techniques. | |
| PLO10 | - | Independently executes a study that requires expertise in his/her field. | |
| PLO11 | - | Works in a team and/or acts as a leader to solve problems in her/his field. | |
| PLO12 | - | Questions and inquires into the social and scientific topics in a critical manner and is open to new perspectives. | |
| PLO13 | - | Executes studies in her/his field of study in accordance with the life long learning perspective. | |
| PLO14 | - | Becomes sensitive to and follows the social and technological developments. | |
| PLO15 | - | Presents a research study that s/he conducted in the field of early childhood education to a group of experts or non-experts orally, visually or in writing, | |
| PLO16 | - | Utilizes the information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO17 | - | Proficiently uses one of the languages in the European Language Portfolio at the level that enables her/him understand the knowledge base related to her/his field of study, communicate orally and verbally. | |
| PLO18 | - | Acts in accordance with the social, scientific, cultural and ethical standards when conducting a scientific research or concluding projects. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course content | none | |
| 2 | Introduction to qualitative research | Willig, K. (2008) | |
| 3 | Problem of paradigm | Guba, E. G., ve Lincoln, Y. S. (1994). | |
| 4 | Comparison of positivism vs postpositivism | Guba, E. G., ve Lincoln, Y. S. (1994). | |
| 5 | the steps of a qualitative research (identifying the problem) | Mack, N., Woodsong, C., MacQueen, K. M. Guest, G., ve Namey, E., (2005) | |
| 6 | the steps of a qualitative research (forming the researh goals) | Mack, N., Woodsong, C., MacQueen, K. M. Guest, G., ve Namey, E., (2005) | |
| 7 | the steps of a qualitative research (writing the research questions) | Mack, N., Woodsong, C., MacQueen, K. M. Guest, G., ve Namey, E., (2005) | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | |
| 9 | the steps of a qualitative research (Forming methodology) | Mack, N., Woodsong, C., MacQueen, K. M. Guest, G., ve Namey, E., (2005) | |
| 10 | The steps of a qualitative research (planning the data collection process) | Cohen, L., Manion L., ve Morrison, K. (2000) | |
| 11 | the steps of a qualitative research (Ethical considerations in Qualitative research) | Cohen, L., Manion L., ve Morrison, K. (2000) | |
| 12 | the steps of a qualitative research (Assesing Validity and reliability) | Cohen, L., Manion L., ve Morrison, K. (2000) | |
| 13 | the steps of a qualitative research (data anlysis) | Auerbach, C. F. ve Silverstein, L. B. (2003) | |
| 14 | the steps of a qualitative research (Writing the findings) | Barbour, R. S.(2001) Mays, N. ve Pope, C. (2000) | |
| 15 | the steps of a qualitative research (discussing the findings) | Heaton, J. (2004) | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam |