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Information
| Code | OÖ840 |
| Name | Action Research in Education |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 5-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 8 ECTS |
| National Credit | 5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş.Gör.Dr. İNANÇ ETİ |
Course Goal / Objective
The main purpose of this course is to comprehend the theoretical foundations of action research, to realize the place of action research in teaching professional development, to gain knowledge and skills about the steps of action research
Course Content
Historical and theoretical background of action research, place and importance of action research in educational sciences, place of action research in teaching professional development, steps of action research, case studies, data collection methods in action research model, data analysis in action research model and planning of an action research.
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
Johnson, A. P. (2019). Eylem araştırması el kitabı (Y. Uzuner, M. Anay, Çev.). Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
Notes
Tran, T. T. H. (2009). Why is action research suitable for education?. VNU Journal of Foreign Studies, 25(2). Whitehead, J., & McNiff, J. (2006). Action research: Living theory. London: Sage Publication. Somekh, B. (2006). Action Research: a Methodology for Change and Development. Berkshire: Open University Press.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the historical and theoretical background of action research. |
| LO02 | Comprehends the place and importance of action research in educational sciences. |
| LO03 | Compares with other research methods. |
| LO04 | Comprehends the place of action research in teaching professional development |
| LO05 | List the steps of action research. |
| LO06 | Relates action research to educational programs. |
| LO07 | Examines exemplary action research. |
| LO08 | Explains data collection methods in action research model. |
| LO09 | Comprehends data analysis in the action research model |
| LO10 | Plans an action research |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in preschool level based on master's qualifications at the level of expertise and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to science. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences at advanced level. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Establishes relationships between the various disciplines and subfields to which the field is related, and obtains original results by using the expertise knowledge in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Approaches the new knowledge in his / her system in a systematic way and conducts an advanced research about his / her field. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a new scientific method that brings innovation to science or applies a known method to a different area; At this point, he / she designs and performs an original research. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes a critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of national and international pre-school practices | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Extends the boundaries of knowledge in his / her field by publishing scientific papers related to his / her field in national and / or international refereed journals. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes leadership in original and interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works independently or as a team member in case of problems related to his / her field | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as problem solving and decision making. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops effective teaching strategies in order to provide students with the knowledge and skills related to their field and applies them on theoretical, interactive and ethical grounds. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions of social and social issues from a critical point of view and open to new perspectives. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates by considering the cultural differences in all national and international studies. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Presents scientific studies in a written, oral and visual way to experts or non-experts using information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes and discusses written, oral and visual communication at an advanced level by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops solutions on social, scientific and ethical issues related to the field and supports the development of these values at national and international level. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of course content, resources, strategies, methods and techniques to be followed | Reading the syllabus | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | The historical and theoretical background of Action Research | Reading the first part of the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Action research for teacher professional development | Reading the related article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Features of the action research and the action cycle | Reading the second part of the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Examining examples of action research in education | Reading and analyzing the related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Identifying a problem statement for action research | Reading the third part of the book and writing sample problem statements | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 7 | Gathering & Reviewing Information | Reading the forth part of the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review of the previous subjects | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Data collection methods for action research | Reading the fifth part of the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Data analysis in action research | Reading the sixth part of the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Developing an action plan and possible risks | Reading the related content about the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Implementation of the action plan | Reading the seventh part of the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Monitoring, reflection and evaluation in the action plan | Reading the eighth part of the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 14 | Reporting in action research | Reading the nineth part of the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 15 | Review the term | No need to preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading books and articles, reviewing class notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading books and articles, reviewing class notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 10 | 10 | 100 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 209 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 8,36 | ||
| ECTS | 8 ECTS | ||