EFMZ206 Educational Research Methods

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

Information

Code EFMZ206
Name Educational Research Methods
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
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

Eğitimde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Kolektif, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2019


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 Determines a problem for research, conducts research using the steps of scientific method
LO06 Writes his research report


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the concepts and principles of learning and teaching French as a foreign language
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic concepts and terminology of linguistics, literature, traductology, communication and interculturality that support the field knowledge 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains French curriculum for secondary education and the relevant parts of the regulation on secondary education institutions
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has knowledge about factors such as age, language levels, learning styles, strategy use in foreign language teaching
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Plans, implements and evaluates teaching by taking into account the developmental characteristics of students, their individual differences and the characteristics of the subject area 2
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can critically analyze educational contents and materials and display the ability to adapt and improve them when necessary
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can multidimensionally evaluate student achievements by using different methods 3
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies main quantitative and qualitative scientific methods related to the field of French language teaching 5
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can describe problems encountered in teaching French and take responsibility in the solution of these problems individually and in a team 2
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Reflects on his/her own professional performance and takes initiatives to continuously improve his/her professional knowledge and skills
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Evaluates knowledge and skills in the field of French language teaching with a critical approach
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses information and communication technologies for personal and professional development
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Effectively uses the ways of accessing scientific and professional information and general information about the field of French language teaching 4
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği In addition to his/her professional development, s/he constantly improves himself/herself in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with his/her interests and abilities 2
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Makes personal evaluations by following scientific, cultural and artistic events and national and international current events 2
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Effectively shares his/her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems encountered in the field of teaching French, both orally and in writing 2
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Behaves in accordance with the universal importance of the teaching profession for sensitivity to and protection of social, scientific, cultural and ethical values


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