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Information
| Code | EFMZ206 |
| Name | Educational Research Methods |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| 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 Instructor |
1 2 |
Course Goal / Objective
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
In this course, the basic concepts of science and the scientific research process are discussed and the history of science and the philosophy of science are examined. The nature of science, scientific method and different perspectives on scientific method will be emphasized. Within the scope of the course, basic elements such as the structure of scientific research, determination of the research problem, research model, population and sample selection will be covered. Data collection and analysis processes, presentation, interpretation and reporting of the data obtained are among the important topics of the course.
Course Precondition
Not avaible
Resources
Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç-Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2008). Scientific research methods. Özmen, H., & Karamustafaoğlu, O. (2019). Research methods in education. Ankara: Pegem Akademi, 2. Köksal, O. (Ed.). (2017). Research Methods in Education. Education Publishing House.
Notes
Ocak, G. (2019). Scientific research methods in education. Ankara. Pegem Academy Ozkan, U. B. (2019). Document review method for educational science research. Ankara: Pegem Academy.
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 | Evaluates the research processes and techniques used in social sciences. |
| LO05 | Determines a problem for research, conducts research using the steps of scientific method |
| LO06 | Writes his research report |
| LO07 | Distinguish the types of scientific methods in social sciences. |
| LO08 | Applies the research process and steps used in social sciences. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has enough knowledge about mathematics. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has pedagogical knowledge about teaching profession and field. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Implements classroom management approaches to be used in educational environments effectively. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Prepares the learning environments in which appropriate teaching methods are used for effective mathematics education in accordance with development and age levels. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the relationship between Mathematics-Society-Environment-History and uses it in professional and daily life. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses Turkish properly and effectively according to the rules. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Selects and designs appropriate materials, in mathematics teaching. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Monitors students' progress using different assessment and evaluation methods and techniques. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has life-long learning awareness. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses information and communication technologies and other related materials for an effective mathematics teaching. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Has enough foreign language knowledge to follow foreign resources related to the field. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has the knowledge of the purpose, structure and functioning of the Turkish education system. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Becomes a teacher who adheres to Atatürk's principles and revolutions. |
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 | Studying for the exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 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 exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preperation for exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
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 | ||