Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | O403 |
| Name | Research Project I |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. 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. AYPERİ SIĞIRTMAÇ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. EBRU DERETARLA GÜL (Güz) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR (Güz) (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to help students to develop skills related to planning, conducting, discussing and reporting an original research study.
Course Content
Selecting a topic and a research problem, conducting literature review, selecting/adapting data collection tools, sampling, data collection.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Proposes an original research study. |
| LO02 | Conducts literature review related to research problem. |
| LO03 | Writes the methods section of the research. |
| LO04 | Collects data in accordance with the proposed research model. |
| LO05 | Analyzes the data of the research. |
| LO06 | Write the findings of the research. |
| LO07 | Investigate the sources for the discussion of the researcher. |
| LO08 | Write the discussion of the research. |
| LO09 | Review the discussion. |
| LO10 | Write the results. |
| LO11 | Constitutes the proposals of the research. |
| LO12 | Review the results and reccomendations. |
| LO13 | Compares the researches of other people and their own research. |
| LO14 | All investigations in the class are discussed. |
| LO15 | The process evaluated. |
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. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | 1 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | 2 |
| 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 | Introduction to the course and its requirements | Reading a Scientific Research book. | |
| 2 | Selecting a research topic in early childhood education | Examining research articles. | |
| 3 | Clarifying the research problem | Investigation of the problem parts of the research. | |
| 4 | Literature review | Examining the early childhood education area. | |
| 5 | Spesific review for the problem. | Continue the spesfic literature review | |
| 6 | Literature review | Comparative examination of theses and articles found in the literature search | |
| 7 | Preparing a research proposal | Writing the research proposal | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the exam and rewieving the topics | |
| 9 | Clarifying the research model and data collection procedures | Examining methods and measures sections of the research articles and thesis | |
| 10 | Constructing/adapting measures | Examining measurements | |
| 11 | Contacting the research sample | Obtaining required permissions | |
| 12 | Starting the data collection | Printing measures and obtaining consent | |
| 13 | Distribution of data collection tools | Distributing and collecting measures | |
| 14 | Data collection2 | Continue the data collection. | |
| 15 | Data analyzes | Properly analyzing data | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Rewieving 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 |