EFMZ206 Research Methods in Education

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF EDUCATION
TURKISH 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. AYTEN İFLAZOĞLU SABAN (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.

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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 - They can explain the concepts and principles of Turkish sound, shape, sentence, text information and historical and contemporary Turkish dialects. 0
PLO02 - They can exlain the concepts and principles of basic language skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing) and grammar. 0
PLO03 - They can evaluate the periods of Turkish literature and the important people, events and the phenomena. 0
PLO04 - They can evaluate the developmental stages and their roles in the learning processes of primary 5-8 grade students. 0
PLO05 - They can use Turkish teaching program and the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques to teach the program to Grades 5-8. 0
PLO06 - They can criticise and/or explain the characteristics of philosophical, literary and other works of art. 5
PLO07 - They can use the appropriate methods and techniques to help the students improve their higher thinking skills such as critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving. 3
PLO08 - They can use the appropriate techniques and methods to help the students improve their reading, listening, speaking, smooth and aesthetic writing skills. 5
PLO09 - They can develop appropriate learning materials and use the information and communication technologies in this process effectively. 4
PLO10 - They can monitor the students´ learning processes while using the traditional methods and techniques of measurement besides the alternative measurement and evaluation methods and techniques. 0
PLO11 - They can take individual and group responsibility to solve the problems encountered related to classroom management. 0
PLO12 - They can assess their performance objectively and make up for the deficiencies in accordance with the judgments made if they have any. 4
PLO13 - They can acquire self-learning ability. 3
PLO14 - They can communicate effectively with students, teachers, friends, school management and parents. 5
PLO15 - They can improve themselves about the cultural and social aspects. 0
PLO16 - They have the knowledge and skills required by the field of study. 0
PLO17 - They can apply the basic principles and general objectives of education. 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. Midterm Exam 50 20
1. Homework 50 20
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

Update Time: 24.04.2025 12:13