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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| SCIENCE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | FENZ316 |
| Name | Research Project Preparation |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. PINAR FETTAHLIOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable science teacher candidates to understand the research process and design scientific research projects in their own fields. In this course, students will learn the stages of problem identification, literature review, choosing a research design, preparing data collection tools, data analysis and report writing in practice.
Course Content
This course is designed to help pre-service science teachers understand and engage in the scientific research process within the context of science education. It covers key stages such as identifying a research topic, formulating research problems and sub-questions, conducting a literature review, developing a theoretical framework, selecting an appropriate research design, preparing data collection tools, adhering to ethical guidelines, analyzing data, and writing a research report. Throughout the course, students will develop their own research proposals and present them at the end of the semester. The course integrates both qualitative and quantitative research approaches and includes practical examples and applications specific to science education.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2023). Scientific Research Methods. Pegem Academy. Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2018). Research Methods in Education. Routledge. Creswell, J. W. (2012). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research. Pearson.
Notes
Yıldırım, A., & Şimşek, H. (2021). Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences. Seçkin Publishing. Current master's and doctoral theses made in Türkiye (access via YÖK Thesis Center) Academic journals related to the field: Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, Science Education and Research Journal, Science Education
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define key concepts and processes related to educational research within the context of science education. |
| LO02 | Identify meaningful and researchable problems in science education and formulate clear research questions and sub-questions. |
| LO03 | Conduct a comprehensive literature review using academic databases and synthesize relevant findings. |
| LO04 | Design an appropriate research methodology, including data collection tools and sampling strategies, for their research question. |
| LO05 | Analyze both qualitative and quantitative data using basic techniques and interpret findings in relation to the existing literature. |
| LO06 | Prepare and present a complete research proposal/report in accordance with academic writing and ethical guidelines. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains application areas of science in everyday life. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has life-long learning awareness. | |
| PLO14 | 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. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses information and communication technologies effectively. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education.s . | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . | 3 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. | |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | presenting the course syllabus | there is not any preparatory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Introduction: What is Scientific Research? | read related section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Determining the Research Topic and Problem | read the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Creating Purpose and Research Questions | Reading the relevant section Doing the given homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Literature Review and Reporting | Reading the relevant section Doing the given homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 6 | Theoretical and Conceptual Framework | Reading the relevant section Doing the given homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Method: Pattern Selection | Reading the relevant section Doing the given homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Participants and Ethics | Read the relevant section Do the given homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Preparing Data Collection Tools | Reading the relevant section Doing the given homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Data Collection and Implementation Plan | Reading the relevant section Doing the given homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Data Analysis Fundamentals | Reading the relevant section Doing the given homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Presentation of Findings | Reading the relevant section Doing the given homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Discussion, Conclusion and Suggestions | Reading the relevant section Doing the given homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Report Writing and APA 7 Rules | Reading the relevant section Doing the given homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||