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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| SCIENCE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | EFMZ329 |
| Name | Research methods in education |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. 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. TUBA DEMİRCİOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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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
Basic concepts and principles of research methods; research process (recognizing the problem, identifying the problem and sample, data collection and analysis, interpreting the results); general characteristics of data collection tools; analysis and evaluation of data; access to articles, theses and databases, research models and types; basic paradigms in scientific research; quantitative and qualitative research designs; sampling, data collection, data analysis in qualitative research; validity and reliability in qualitative research; article or thesis review, evaluation and presentation; preparing a research report in accordance with research principles and ethics; action research in education.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
1. Özmen and Karamustafaoğlu (2019). Research Methods in Education. Ankara: PegemAkademi. 2. Büyüköztürk et al. (2020). Scientific Research Methods in Education. Ankara: PegemAkademi. 3. Sedat Şen (2019). Research Methods in Education. Nobel Academic Publishing. 4. Selahattin Turhan (2019). Research Methods in Education. Nobel Academic Publishing. 5. Karasar, N. (2017). Scientific research method: Concepts principles techniques Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.
Notes
Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts in scientific research. |
| LO02 | Explains the importance of scientific thinking method in understanding and questioning life. |
| LO03 | Explains the basic stages of the scientific research process. |
| LO04 | Explain the similarities and differences between quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods. |
| LO05 | Formulates a research problem related to education. |
| LO06 | Formulate research questions in line with the research problem. |
| LO07 | Analyzes collected data. |
| LO08 | Interprets the findings. |
| LO09 | Explains the ethical principles in the preparation of a research. |
| LO10 | Formulates a research report. |
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. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 . | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has life-long learning awareness. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 . | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . | 2 |
| 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 | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, course content, objectives and requirements for promotion | There is no preparation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Basic concepts and principles of research methods | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Planning in education research (Research process - recognizing the problem, determining the problem and sample, data collection and analysis, interpreting the results) | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Determination of research topic, research problem, research questions and hypotheses | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Access to articles, theses and databases in the research | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Basic paradigms in scientific research; quantitative, qualitative and mixed research designs, similarities, differences | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Quantitative, qualitative and mixed research designs | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Sampling in quantitative research, general characteristics of data collection tools | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Analysis and evaluation of data in quantitative research | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Validity and reliability in quantitative research | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Sampling, data collection, data analysis in qualitative research | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 13 | Validity and reliability in qualitative research | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Reviewing, evaluating and presenting an article or thesis | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | Preparing a research report in accordance with research principles and ethics | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||