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| Code | PGÖ723 |
| Name | Qualitative Research Methods |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and 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 |
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| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge and skills about qualitative research designs, sample selection in qualitative research, data collection methods, data analysis and reporting.
Course Content
The content of this course includes the basic features of qualitative research, theoretical foundations, qualitative research designs, sample types, data collection and analysis methods, validity and reliability in qualitative research.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Creswell, J. W. 2016. Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Beş Yaklaşıma Göre Nitel Araştırma ve Araştırma Deseni. Çeviri Ed. M. Bütün ve S. B. Demir. Ankara, Siyasal Kitabevi. Glesne, C. 2013. Nitel araştırmaya giriş. Çeviri Ed. A. Ersoy, P. Yalçınoğlu. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık. Merriam, S. B. 2013. Nitel Araştırma Desen ve Uygulama İçin Bir Rehber. Çev. Ed. S. Turan. Ankara, Nobel Yayınları. Patton, M. Q. 2014. Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Beş Yaklaşıma Göre Nitel Araştırma ve Araştırma Deseni. Çeviri Ed. M. Bütün ve S. B. Demir Ankara, Siyasal Kitabevi. Yıldırım, A. Şimşek, H. 2011. Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara, Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Notes
Databases, articles, theses, congress books, research reports, videos, scenarios
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the main features of qualitative research |
| LO02 | Compares the characteristics of qualitative and quantitative research methods |
| LO03 | Explains the basic stages of qualitative research |
| LO04 | Compares sampling methods in qualitative research |
| LO05 | Explains methods of ensuring validity and reliability in qualitative research |
| LO06 | Explains the characteristics of data collection methods used in qualitative research |
| LO07 | Prepares an interview and observation form on a determined subject. |
| LO08 | Collects data by applying the data collection tools it has prepared |
| LO09 | Applies qualitative data analysis techniques on collected data |
| LO10 | Describes, explains and interprets qualitative findings |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | On the basis of the BA degree qualifications improves his/her knowledge in thecurriculum and instruction field at the level of expertise. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes a scientific article in the field of curriculum and instruction | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of curriculum and instruction | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses and develops individual assessment techniques for examining curriculum and instruction | 5 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Solves a problem in the context of curriculum and instruction in a scientific perspective. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Guides the graduates of the field of curriculum and instruction within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains knowledge and experience about the applications which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of curriculum and instruction with the field of application. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the curriculum and instruction-oriented applications. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. | 4 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and description of tasks | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Nature, characteristics, theoretical foundations of qualitative research | Reading the related | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Qualitative research designs | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Qualitative research process - identifying research problem - writing research questions | Examining the literature on the subject and writing a problem situation and research questions on a determined subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Qualitative research process-sample selection | Examining the literature on the subject and choosing a sample for the determined subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Interview method, features and techniques | Examining the literature on the subject, preparing an interview form | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Rol Oynama |
| 7 | Practicing interview techniques | Reviewing, rehearsing interview questions | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Rol Oynama, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Collecting data of the research project by interview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Observation method, features and techniques | Examining the literature on the subject, preparing an observation form | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Applying the observation technique | Collecting the data of the research project by observation method | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Analysis of qualitative data-Descriptive analysis method | Reading relevant sources, applying analysis methods on own research data | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Analysis of qualitative data-Content analysis method | Reading relevant sources, applying analysis methods on own research data | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | Writing of qualitative findings | Reading relevant sources, writing the findings of the research project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Discussing and interpreting the findings | Reading relevant sources, writing the findings of the research project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Validity and reliability in qualitative research | Reading relevant sources, explaining how to ensure validity and reliability in their own study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 16 | Terms Exams | Reading relevant resources, reviewing research reports | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Completing and submitting research reports | Ölçme Yöntemleri: 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 | ||