Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | SE135ZA | Research Methods in Education | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Second 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) |
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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 | 6 | apply hypothesis test | 7 | comment on statistical findings | 8 | making reference according to APA rules | 9 | writing scientific research as report |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal 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 | Overview of Strategies, Design Types, and Design Decisions Ethical Considerations | | | 6 | Review of the Literature | | | 7 | Mid-term Exam | | | 8 | Data Collection Implications and Sampling Strategies in Qualitative and Quantitative Research | | | 9 | Research Analysis | | | 10 | Critiquing Research Methods | | | 11 | Writing and Representations in both Quantitative and Qualitative Research | | | 12 | Mixed Methods Research | | | 13 | Writing & Evaluating Research Proposal | | | 14 | Final Researech Paper and Presentation | | | 15 | | | | 16 | | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
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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 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Final Examination | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Attending Lectures | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Self Study | 2 | 6 | 12 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 20 | 2 | 40 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 6 | 20 | 120 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | LO5 | LO6 | LO7 | LO8 | LO9 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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