Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | SE143 | Introduction to Qualitative Research | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Second Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
The objective of this course is to enable students to understand the significance of using qualitative methods in educational researches. This course also provides the knowledge of computer programmes in analysing the data. |
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Learning Outcomes |
1 | 1. Students shall gain knowledge about using qualitative research methods in the process of writing thesis | 2 | 2. Students shall gain knowledge about searching and applying which they learned, in the process of writing thesis | 3 | 3. Students shall gain knowledge about basic concepts and informations of scientific research methods in education. | 4 | 4. Students shall gain knowledge about quality criteria in qualitative research | 5 | 5. Students shall gain knowledge about entering the field and sampling |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Relevance of qualitative research methods in education. Comparison of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Developing interviews. Data collection. Method of study.. Writing analysis and intepretation of the study. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Course objectives,course content, resources and introduction to basic concepts | | | 2 | Basic transformations in scientific research methods and the place of qualitative research in scientific research | Related Source | | 3 | Qualitative research design and methods:
• Ethnography• Phenomenology• Grounded Theory• Hermeneutic • Narratives
| Related Source | | 4 | Qualitative research design and methods:
• Case Study • Action research
| Related Source | | 5 | Qualitative research process, Qualitative research problem and Choice of sample in qualitative research | Related Source | | 6 | Data collection tools in qualitative research I: Interview and focus group interview | Related Source | | 7 | Practice: Preparing, implementing and transcribing interview form | Related Source | | 8 | Data collection tools in qualitative research II: Observation | Related Source | | 9 | Application: Observation form preparation and observation | Related Source | | 10 | Data collection tools in qualitative research III: Qualitative data collection by means of documents and metaphors and audio and visual tools (Photo, audio and video). | Related Source | | 11 | Qualitative data analysis | Related Source | | 12 | Application: Analyzing interviews and observations | Related Source | | 13 | Validity and reliability in qualitative research | Related Source | | 14 | Reporting of qualitative research results (contribution to knowledge and practice) and article writing General evaluation of the course | Related Source | | 15 | Final | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
• Other Reading: Flick, U. (2009). An Introduction to Qualitative Research. London: Sage. Patton, M. Q. (2002). Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods. Sage Publication, California. Balcı, A. (2007). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma: Yöntemi Teknik ve İlkeler. Pegem Akademi, Ankara. Yıldırım, A. & Şimşek, H. (2005). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.
• Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Yıldırım, A. & Şimşek, H. Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2006. Işıkoğlu, N. (2005). Eğitimde nitel araştırma. Eğitim Araştırmaları, 20, 158-165.
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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 | 30 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Individual Study for Homework Problems | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Reading | 14 | 3 | 42 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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