EFMZ205 Educational Research Methods

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

Information

Code EFMZ205
Name Educational Research Methods
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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN


Course Goal

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

None

Resources

Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç Çakmak, E., Erkan Akgün, Ö., Karadeniz, Ş., ve Demire, F. (2021). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.

Notes

None


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 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. 1
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. 1
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. 1
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. 1
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains application areas of science in everyday life. 1
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. 1
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 3
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. 1
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . 5
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. 2
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. 2
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has life-long learning awareness. 1
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği 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. 2
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 1
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education.s . 1
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . 2
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği 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. 2
PLO19 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. 2
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction, course content, objectives and requirements for promotion Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Basic concepts and principles of research methods Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Research process - recognizing the problem, identifying the problem and sample, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting the results Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
4 General characteristics of data collection tools in research Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
5 Analysis and evaluation of data in research Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması
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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
7 Models in the research process Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying for the exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
9 Basic paradigms in scientific research; quantitative, qualitative and mixed research designs, similarities, differences Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
10 Sampling, data collection, data analysis in qualitative research Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
11 Validity and reliability in qualitative research; Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
12 Article or thesis review, evaluation and presentation Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
13 Preparing a research report in accordance with research principles and ethics Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
14 Action Research Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
15 General assessment of student assignments and course process Answering preparation questions and reading section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
16 Term Exams Preperation for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Preperation for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 14 14
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS