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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| SCIENCE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | EFMZ205 |
| Name | Research Methods in Education |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. 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 |
Doç. Dr. TUBA DEMİRCİOĞLU
(Güz)
(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
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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 | - | Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Explains application areas of science in everyday life. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Has life-long learning awareness. | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | Uses information and communication technologies effectively. | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education.s . | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . | 5 |
| PLO18 | - | In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. | 0 |
| PLO19 | - | Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. | 5 |
| PLO20 | - | Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values | 0 |
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 | ||