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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| SCIENCE TEACHING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | FBE714 |
| Name | Fen Eğitiminde Nitel Verilerin Analizi |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and 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 | 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 introduce qualitative data analysis approaches used in science education research and to develop students’ skills in systematically analyzing, interpreting, and reporting such data.
Course Content
• Fundamentals of qualitative research • Data collection methods (interviews, observations, document analysis) • Coding and theme development • Content analysis, descriptive analysis, discourse analysis • Introduction to software tools like NVivo, MAXQDA • Research ethics • Reporting qualitative data • Example analyses from science education studies • Practice-based project work
Course Precondition
none.
Resources
Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2018). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches (4th ed.). SAGE.
Notes
Merriam, S. B., & Tisdell, E. J. (2015). Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation. Jossey-Bass.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The student explains qualitative research approaches in the context of science education. |
| LO02 | The student applies data collection methods such as interviews and observations. |
| LO03 | The student systematically codes qualitative data and develops themes. |
| LO04 | The student analyzes data using methods such as content analysis and descriptive analysis. |
| LO05 | The student reports qualitative research findings in accordance with ethical principles. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define and apply scientific research and analysis methods used in science | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has basic knowledge and skills related to Science Education. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development and learning theories within the scope of science education. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes instructional strategies, methods and techniques on the level of expertise on the basis of undergraduate qualifications. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the interaction between disciplines related to the field. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the knowledge in the subject areas of science education at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Relate knowledge of science education with information in different fields. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Apply the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of expertise | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Criticize the practices related to science education at national and international level. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans and conducts a scientific research. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Apply teaching methods and techniques on the basis of undergraduate qualifications. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Manages a study that requires expertise in the field independently. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes teamwork or leadership in situations that require resolution of problems related to the field. | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions scientific and social issues with new perspectives. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Carries out studies in the field of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Follow technological developments. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Provides a scientific study in the field of science education, supported by qualitative and quantitative data, in writing, orally and visually, to experts or non-specialists. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses information and communication technologies effectively | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Use the languages of the European language portfolio to understand the information in the field and to communicate verbally and in writing | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values when conducting a scientific research or project or interpreting a study. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nature of qualitative research, differences between quantitative and qualitative approaches, qualitative research in science education | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Qualitative research designs: phenomenology, action research, case study, ethnography | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Data collection tools I: Interview techniques, structured and unstructured interviews | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Data collection tools II: Observation, document analysis, field notes | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Participant selection, sampling strategies, and research ethics | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Working with raw data: transcription and validation | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Open, axial, and selective coding: Introduction to coding | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | reading related sections | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Developing themes, identifying patterns, categorization | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Descriptive analysis and content analysis: Differences and steps of application | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Advanced approaches such as discourse analysis and metaphor analysis | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Trustworthiness, reliability, and validity in qualitative research | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Introduction to qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo / MAXQDA | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Reporting qualitative findings and reviewing sample research studies | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Student project presentations and general evaluation | reading related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 3 | 45 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 143 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,72 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||