Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PHILOSOPHY GROUP TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | EFMZ206 |
| Name | Research Methods in Education |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ADNAN GÜMÜŞ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To be able to discuss science and basic concepts (phenomenon, knowledge, absolute, error, universal fact etc.), basics of history of science, Being able to discuss and use structure of scientific research, scientific methods and different perspectives about scientific methods, problem, research model, sampling, data collection, methods in data collection (quantitative and qualitative methods), analysis, interpretation of data and reporting.
Course Content
Science and basic concepts (phenomenon, knowledge, absolute, error, universal fact etc.), basics of history of science, structure of scientific research, scientific methods and different perspectives about scientific methods, problem, research model, sampling, data collection, methods in data collection (quantitative and qualitative methods), analysis, interpretation of data and reporting.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes reliable sources related to scientific research. |
| LO02 | Discusses the knowledge and science concepts transformation in the historical process |
| LO03 | Lists the steps of the research process. |
| LO04 | Explains the importance of scientific thinking method for understanding and inquiry life |
| LO05 | Explains the limitations of the scientific method in social science |
| LO06 | Explain the differences between quantitative and qualitative research. |
| LO07 | Creates problems related to research methods used in social sciences appropriate to the field. |
| LO08 | Recognizes the properties and development ways of basic measurement tools to be used in the field. |
| LO09 | Conducts studies on research processes and techniques used in social sciences. |
| LO10 | Recognize the ethical principles in the preparation of a research. |
| LO11 | Transforms a problem, which identified for research into research using the steps of the scientific method. |
| LO12 | Prepares a research report in accordance with the principles of report preparation. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains theorical debates of three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) in relation to today´s problems | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Knows the problems differed from past to present and examines these issues in terms of present-day | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Defines required concepts of the three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Understands the problems encountered in the study area, solves and redirects | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Interpretes integrating theoretical knowledge with related disciplines, analyses and creates new information | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Makes research sources of the main problems in field of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | The problems encountered in educatıonal environment and everyday life ıs evaluated from the perspective of sociology and psychology | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team, be leadership, and works effectively | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Deals with problems related to man,society and values independently | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Access and use related printed information and other sources of information in the field | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Be open to continuous self-development and research | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Shows sensivity to issues of social, philosophical, and literary | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | Follows software and hardware with printed and other information concerning with philosophy, social sciences ,educational sciences and education technologies, reaches, uses and improves effective ways of education-teaching. | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | Follows the developments and information in the field and and communicates with colleagues | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Gets ability of critical, different and creative thinking and multi-dimensional perspective | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Uses information related with his/her field in business and everyday life with the awareness of social responsibility | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, course content, objectives and requirements for promotion | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 2 | Approaches to Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 3 | Research Problem | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 4 | Research Variables and Types of Variables | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 5 | Concept and Types of Hypotheses in Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 6 | Samples and Population in Research | Selecting your own problem, describing this problem not to exceed two page. The problem statement must be expressed in the question form at the end of the problem situation | |
| 7 | Sampling Techniques | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for the exam | |
| 9 | Reliability in Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 10 | Validity in Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 11 | Data collection methods | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 12 | Qualitative Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 13 | Qualitative Research Models | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 14 | Case Studies | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 15 | Action Research | Answering preparation questions and reading section | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preperation for exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preperation for exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 69 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,76 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||