EFMZ206 Research Methods in Education

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF EDUCATION
PHILOSOPHY GROUP TEACHING PR.
Code EFMZ206
Name Research Methods in Education
Term 2021-2022 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 Yüz Yüze 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.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Discusses the knowledge and science concepts transformation in the historical process
LO02 Explains the importance of scientific thinking method for understanding and inquiry life
LO03 Explains the limitations of the scientific method in social science
LO04 Conducts research in social sciences research and presents the findings
LO05 Conducts research in social sciences research and presents the findings
LO06 Determines a problem for research, conducts research using the steps of scientific method
LO07 Writes his research report


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 0
PLO08 - Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field 0
PLO09 - Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team, be leadership, and works effectively 0
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 0
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. 4
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 Basic concepts and principles of research methods Answering preparation questions and reading section
3 Research process - recognizing the problem, identifying the problem and sample, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting the results Answering preparation questions and reading section
4 General characteristics of data collection tools in research Answering preparation questions and reading section
5 Analysis and evaluation of data in research Answering preparation questions and reading section
6 Access to articles, theses and databases 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 Models in the research process Answering preparation questions and reading section
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying for the exam
9 Basic paradigms in scientific research; quantitative, qualitative and mixed research designs, similarities, differences Answering preparation questions and reading section
10 Sampling, data collection, data analysis in qualitative research Answering preparation questions and reading section
11 Validity and reliability in qualitative research; Answering preparation questions and reading section
12 Article or thesis review, evaluation and presentation Answering preparation questions and reading section
13 Preparing a research report in accordance with research principles and ethics Answering preparation questions and reading section
14 Action Research Answering preparation questions and reading section
15 General assessment of student assignments and course process 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

Update Time: 24.04.2025 12:13