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| Code | TUR705 |
| Name | Research Methods in Social Sciences (Z) |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The main purpose of this course is to provide the MA students in educational sciences with a scientific point of view towards life and events, which enables them to improve their knowledge,skills and attitudes to solve a problem using scientific method.
Course Content
.The course covers research methods, data collection, conducting a research, research models and data collection techniques, presentation and interpretation of findings, conclusions and recommendations and report writing.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç-Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2008). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
Notes
Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the place and importance of scientific thinking method in understanding and investigating life |
| LO02 | Uses suitable literature review methods and techniques for the research |
| LO03 | Comprehends the research models used in social studies |
| LO04 | Identifies a research problem and states it with limitations |
| LO05 | Chooses the suitable research model for the determined problem |
| LO06 | Takes samples suitable for the aims and the problem of the research |
| LO07 | Explains and uses the data collection techniques used in social studies |
| LO08 | Organizes, presents and explains the research findings in a suitable way |
| LO09 | Indicates and discusses the research results |
| LO10 | Writes a research report in accordance with the rules |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of Turkish Education at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of Turkish Language and literature at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understand the interaction between disciplines such as linguistics, usage sciences and philosophy that the field is related to. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field of Turkish Education and Turkish Language. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge acquired in the field of Turkish Education and Turkish Language with the knowledge from different disciplines. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Will be able to solve the problems encountered in Turkish Education by using research methods. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can independently carry out a study that requires expertise related to Turkish Education. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex problems encountered and unforeseen in practices related to Turkish Education and can produce solutions by taking responsibility. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can lead in environments that require the solution of problems related to Turkish Education. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Can evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish Education with a critical approach and guide their learning. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can convey the current developments in the field of Turkish Education and their own studies with quantitative and qualitative data to the groups in the field and outside the field in a written, verbal and visual form in a systematic way. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can critically examine and develop social relations and these relating norms and take action to change when necessary. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at B2 level. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can use information and communication technologies at an advanced level, together with computer software at the level required by Turkish Education. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Can supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of data related to Turkish Education. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to Turkish Education and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to Turkish Education and to evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge, science and concept of research | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Different paradigms for understanding social reality: Positivism | xamining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Research Process and Techniques in Social Sciences | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | The limitations of the scientific method in social sciences | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Problem: search, select and express | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Statement of aims | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Quantitative and qualitative methods: Decision making process and research models | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Research models: descriptive models, experimental models, ex-post facto research design, historical research and action research | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Methods: Data collection methods The concept of measuring The reliability and validity of measurement Types of scales Data collection methods: survey, interview, observation and document analysis | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Findings Organizing, presenting and explaining the findings | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Findings Organizing, presenting and explaining the findings 2 | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Results, discussion and implications | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Writing the research report | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General evaluation of the course | Review of the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review of the home work | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım |
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 | ||