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| Code | ELT845 |
| Name | Research Methods in ELT |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. NEŞE CABAROĞLU |
Course Goal
By the end of the course, students will be able to: Develop sound research questions and hypotheses, and match them with appropriate data collection methods. Understand the fundamentals of qualitative research, including Epistemological claims. Understand the validity and reliability issues in qualitative research . Assess the methodological rigor of published research. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the research process by completing a small research project. Analyze the ethical aspects of specific situations in the field, understand ethical theories, scientific research and publication ethics, as well as professional ethics in all aspects, and present a scientific research in accordance with ethical rules.
Course Content
This course aims at familiarizing the students with qualitative and quantitative research methods within EFL context, underlying epistemological and ontological assumptions, and such concepts as validity, reliability, ethics.
Course Precondition
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Resources
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Notes
Allison, D. (2002). Approaching English language research. Singapore: SUP. Allwright, D., K. M. Bailez, (1991). Focus on the English classroom: An introduction to classroom research for language teacher. Cambridge: CUP. Berg, B. L. (2001). Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences. Boston: Allin & Bacon. Bergman, M. M. (Ed.). (2008). Advances in mixed methods research: Theories and applications. LA: SAGE Brown, J. D., & Rodgers, T. S. (2002). Doing second language research. Oxford: OUP. Bryman, A. (2008). Social research methods. (3rd Ed.) Oxford: OUP. Burns, A. (2010). Doing action research in English language teaching. London: Routledge. Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2007). Research Methods in Education (6th Ed.). NY: Routledge. Creswell, J. W. (1998). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing among five traditions. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE. Dörnyei, Z. (2007). Research methods in applied linguistics: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies. Oxford: OUP. Ellis, R., & Barkhuizen, G. (2005). Analyzing learner language. Oxford: OUP. Flick, U. (2009). An introduction to qualitative research. (4th Ed.) London: Sage. Gass, S. M., & Mackey, A. (2007). Data elicitation for second and foreign language research. Mahwah: NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Hesse-Biber, S. & Johnson, R. Burke. (2015). The Oxford handbook of multimethod and mixed methods research inquiry. OUP. Hinkel, E. (Ed.) (2011). Handbook of research in second language teaching and learning. (Vol. II). NY: Routledge. Huberman, A. M. and Miles, M. B. (2002). The Qualitative researcher's companion. London: SAGE. Johnson, D. M. (1992). Approaches to research in second language learning (3rd Ed.). New York: Longman. Kendall, A. K., Lai, Y., & May, S. (2017). Encyclopedia of language and education: Research methods in language and education (3rd Ed.). NY, NY: Springer. Krippendorff, K. (2004). Content analysis: An introduction to its methodology. Thousand Oaks: SAGE. McDonough, J., & McDonough, S. (1997). Research methods for English language teachers. London: Arnold. Mackey, A., & Gass, S. M. (2005). Second language research: Methodology and design. Mahwah: NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Mackey, A., & Gass, S. M. (2012). Research methods in second language acquisition: a practical guide. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell. Miles, M. B., and Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative Data Analysis: An expanded source book. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE. Nunan, D. (1992). Research methods in language learning. Cambridge: CUP. Paltridge, B., & Phakti, A. (Eds.) (2010). Continuum companion to research methods in Applied Linguistics. London: Continuum. Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative Evaluation and Research Methods. (2nd Ed.). Newbury Park, California: SAGE. Pawlak, M. (2008) Investigating English language learning and teaching. Faculty of Pedagogy and Fine Arts in Kalisz, Adam Mickiewicz University: Poznan. Perry, F. L. (2005). Research in applied linguistics: Becoming a discerning consumer. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Plano Clark, V. L. & Ivankova, N. V. (2017). Mixed methods research: A guide to the field. SAGE. Schreier, M. (2012). Qualitative content analysis in practice. London: SAGE Yildirim, A., and Simsek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seckin Yayinevi.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students become familiar with research methods and the underlying epistemological and epistemological assumptions. |
| LO02 | Students will become familiar with variety of data collection tools and methods, and their strengths and weaknesses. |
| LO03 | Students will become familiar with such issues as validity, reliability, generalizability, ethics, triangulation. |
| LO04 | Students will be able to critically evaluate articles published in ELT related journals and MA and Phd dissertations. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The students can critically analyze language learning theories | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The students can develop themselves professionally | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The students can critically evaluate the research studies in the field | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The students can join in collaborative team work | 5 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The students can present his knowledge and share his experience in the field | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The students can think creatively to construct novice ideas | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | The students can apply scientific research methods in novel studies | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The students can be aware of the ethical issues in their research studies | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The students can discuss their arguments with evidence | 5 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The students can implement higher order thinking skills in solving problems | 5 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The students can contribute to their fields by publishing their studies in journals | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | The students can contribute to the goal of becoming an intellectual community | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course | Course syllabus | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Nature of research | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Quantiative research methods and philosophical foundations of positivism | Reading about positivism and quantitative research methods | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Quantitative research methods, strengths and weaknesses | Reading about quantitative research methods and their weaknesses and strengths | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | Examples of quantitative studies from the field, experimental studies, survey studies, case studies | Finding examples of research in which quantitative research is used | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Qualitative studies, strengths and weaknesses | Finding articles, dissertations in which qualitative research methods are used | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Qualitative data collection tools and procedures, documents, interviews, observations | Reading articles on document analysis, interviews, observation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reviewing the topics covered in the classroom | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Multi Method and cross paradigm research | Findings examples of research for multi-method and cross paradigm studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Student presentations: validity, reliability, generalizability and ethics in research | Doing reading on validity, reliability, generalizability and research ethics. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Mixed methods studies, models | Reading about mixed methods research and models | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 12 | Action research Case studies Studies on linguistics Research studies on language teaching programmes | Reading and preparing power points | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | Student presentations - critical evaluation: examples of research from ELT | Reading and preparing power points | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Critical evaluation of own MA theses | Reading, preparing power points and giving a talk | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme, Tartışma |
| 15 | Guest speaker - examples of research from ELT | Konuk konuşmacının önerisi doğrultusunda okuma yapmak | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Sit down exam (visa) | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Sit down exam (final) | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||