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

No prerequisites.

Resources

Compiled pdf notes on basic methodology problems and research techniques, plus Karasar's methodology book

Notes

Publications and research articles on methods, statistics, philosophy of knowledge and science.


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 Conducts research and presents the findings
LO06 Determines a problem for research, conducts research using the steps of scientific method
LO07 Writes his research report


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains theorical debates of three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) in relation to today´s problems
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the problems differed from past to present these issues in terms of present-day
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines required concepts of the three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology)
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognizes problems encountered in the work area 3
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Integrates theoretical knowledge with knowledge from relevant disciplines 3
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Makes research sources of the main problems in field of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology 5
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluates the problems encountered in the educational environment and daily life from the perspective of philosophy, sociology and psychology 5
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility individually and/or within a team 1
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Deals with problems related to man,society and values independently 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Access related printed information and other sources of information in the field 3
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Be open to continuous self-development and research 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Shows sensivity to issues of social, philosophical, and literary 4
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses knowledge of computer software and hardware in subjects related to philosophy, social sciences, educational sciences and educational technologies 4
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Follows the information and developments in the field in interaction with colleagues 1
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Gets ability of critical thinking 3
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses information related with his/her field in business and everyday life with the awareness of social responsibility 2


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 Preparing for the project Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
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 project Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
17 Term Exams Preperation for project Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım


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