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| Code | EPÖ2703 |
| Name | Scientific Research |
| Semester | . Semester |
| 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 | Prof. Dr. AHMET DOĞANAY |
Course Goal
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
Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi
Notes
Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç-Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2008). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
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 | On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualificatons, improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates primary, middle and high school curricula as a whole. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes a scientific article in educational sciences field. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise within their occupation | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Prepares and uses plans for improving teaching. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences using a scientific perspective. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Guides to students within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge and experience about the applications which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of curriculum and instruction with the field of application. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | . Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follows the foreign resources related to the curriculum development | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses the information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge, science and concept of research | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Different paradigms for understanding social reality: Positivism | Examining 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, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Problem: search, select and express | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Statement of aims | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: 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: Yazılı Sınav |
| 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, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Findings Organizing, presenting and explaining the findings | Examining related sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 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: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 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 |
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 | ||