COURSE UNIT TITLE

: RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
EGT 3102 RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3

Offered By

Buca Faculty Of Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SAIT ÇÜM

Offered to

FINE ARTS TEACHER EDUCATION
Turkish Language Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Mathematics Teacher Education
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATION
Biology Teacher Education
PRE - SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION
Elementary Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Computer and Instructional Technologies Teacher Education
Special Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Turkish Language and Literature Teacher Education
History Teacher Education

Course Objective

The main aim of the course is to develop understanding of basic concepts about science and scientific research. Students understand the methods and techniques used in research designs and apply them in new scientific problems.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Can recall fundamental concepts in scientific research.
2   Can explain the importance of science and scientific research.
3   Can describe the stages of the scientific research process.
4   Can identify a research topic and formulate a problem statement.
5   Can conduct a literature review appropriate to the research topic.
6   Can determine suitable research methods for the topic.
7   Can prepare reports in accordance with scientific writing conventions.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction
2 Science, paradigmas in science
3 Problem statement, purpose, significance, limitations, assumptions in sicentific research
4 Of the research problem, purpose, variables, hypothesis, research importance
5 Assumptions, limitations, definitions
6 Qualitative and quantitative research and their properties
7 Screening model and the types of research models
8 Mid-term exam
9 Experimental models and types of research models
10 Universe and sampling
11 Data collection tools (questionnaires, observation, interviews, tests) and features
12 Data collection tools (questionnaires, observation, interviews, tests) and features
13 Research findings and interpretation
14 Reporting of research results
15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Kaptan, S.(2001). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara.
2. Karasar, N. (2000). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi. Nobel, Ankara.
3. Kuş, E. (2003). Nicel ve nitel araştırma teknikleri. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.
4. Sümer,N.;Demirutku,K.;Özkan,T. (2005). Araştırma Teknikleri. Istanbul: Morpa Kültür Yayınları.
5. Yıldırım,A.;Şimşek,H. (2005). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (5.basım). Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Explanation, question-answer, discussion, research, reporting, group work

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE Midterm Exam
2 DTK Other Activity
3 FN Semester final exam
4 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.30 + Student examDTK * 0.10 + FN * 0.60
5 BUT Make- up note
6 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.30 +Student examDTK * 0.10 + BUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The course will be evaluated based on a midterm exam, a written report, and a final exam. There are no additional or special assessment criteria beyond these components.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

sait.cum@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

The course instructor will be announced during the first week of the semester.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
Preparation for midterm exam 1 7 7
Preparation for final exam 1 7 7
Preparing assignments 2 6 12
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Final 1 1 1
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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