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| Code | ELT766 |
| Name | Developing Researcher Competence |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CEM CAN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
Develop skills to design, implement, and report on research studies
Course Content
This course is designed to provide participants with foundational skills and experiences in conducting small-scale research relevant to TEFL and Applied Linguistics. It focuses on the complete research process including planning, design, data collection, analysis, and presentation. It aims to foster an understanding of various research methodologies and instill an appreciation for ethical research practices.
Course Precondition
NA
Resources
• Cohen, L., L. Manion & K. Morrison (2000). Research Methods in Education (5th ed.). London: Routledge Falmer. (Later editions would be fine as well). • Richards, K. (2003). Qualitative Inquiry in TESOL. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Notes
McDonough, J. & S. McDonough (1997). Research Methods for English Language Teachers. London: Arnold.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | • Develop skills to design, implement, and report on research studies. |
| LO02 | • Critically assess various research methodologies and apply ethical research practices. |
| LO03 | • Enhance academic writing and presentation skills within the research context. |
| LO04 | Students will develop the ability to critically analyze scholarly articles and research reports, enabling them to identify research gaps and generate new research questions that address unexplored areas. |
| LO05 | Master the application of ethical considerations in all stages of the research process. |
| LO06 | Students will learn to effectively use various data visualization tools and techniques to communicate their research findings clearly and persuasively to both academic and non-academic audiences. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know various teaching methodologies and can implement them in their teaching | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can assess and evaluate the learning process | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives | 1 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning | 1 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students give importance to professional development | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can produce thesis reflecting their knowledge of research methodology | 5 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Research in Education: Fundamentals and Ethics | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Planning and Designing Research Studies | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Qualitative Research Methods | Reading Ssignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Quantitative Research Methods | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Mixed Methods Research | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Data Collection Techniques | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Data Analysis and Interpretation | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Writing Research Proposals | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Ethics in Research | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Preparing for Dissertation | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Academic Writing and Presentation Skills | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Critical Evaluation of Research | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Pilot Study: Design and Implementation | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Reflecting on the Research Process | Writing Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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 | ||