| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | MB-ZR8 | Research Methods in Education | Compulsory | 2 | 4 | 3 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| To demonstrate the knowledge of the process of a scientific research and how to prepare a scientific report. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tunahan FİLİZ |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | At the end of the course, students will be able to comment on basic concepts of scientific research | | 2 | discuss significance of scientific research according to social sciences | | 3 | explain scientific research methods | | 4 | comment on qualitative and quantitative researches, discuss similar and different aspects | | 5 | utilize data gathering methods and techniques |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Second Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Basic concepts and principles of research methods; research process (identifying the problem, determining the problem and sample, data collection and analysis, interpreting the results); general features of data collection tools; data analysis and evaluation; access to articles, dissertations and databases;
research models and types; basic paradigms in scientific research; quantitative and qualitative research
patterns; sampling in qualitative research, data collection, data analysis; validity in qualitative research and
security; review, evaluation and presentation of articles or theses; preparing a research report in accordance with the principles and ethics of research; action (action) research in education. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Orientation to class Distribution/Negotiation of Syllabus’ content Facilitators (Introduction to the Course and Territory) | | | | 2 | Introduction to Research and Scholarly Investigation | | | | 3 | Educational Research Problems and Questions | | | | 4 | Principles of Quantitative Research | | | | 5 | Qualitative Research Principles | | | | 6 | Overview of Strategies, Design Types, Design and Decisions | | | | 7 | Data Collection Implications and Sampling Strategies in Qualitative and Quantitative Research | | | | 8 | Midterm Exam | | | | 9 | Literature Review | | | | 10 | Research Analysis | | | | 11 | Criticizing Research Methods | | | | 12 | Writing and Representations in Quantitative and Qualitative Research | | | | 13 | Mixed Research Methods | | | | 14 | Research Proposal Writing and Evaluation | | | | 15 | Final Research Paper and Presentation | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Özmen, H. & Karamustafaoğlu, O. (2023). Eğitimde Araştırma Yöntemleri. Pegem Akademi |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Self Study | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 3 | 20 | 60 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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