COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PROJECT PREPARATION IN PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
OOE 4003 PROJECT PREPARATION IN PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2

Offered By

PRE - SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DENIZ EKINCI VURAL

Offered to

PRE - SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION

Course Objective

Basic concepts, principles and approaches related to scientific research, research methods and models, universe-sample relationship, data collection and analysis techniques, findings, creation of conclusions and recommendations and reporting of the study.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Knowledge of basic concepts related to scientific research
2   Understanding the stages of the scientific method
3   Ability to apply the stages of the scientific method in a study
4   Knowledge of the methods to be followed in reporting scientific work
5   Ability to report a scientific study including the stages of the scientific method

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Basic concepts, principles and approaches related to scientific research
2 Definition of science, its functions, its basic characteristics
3 Stages of the scientific method and main research methods
4 Problem, purpose and importance of the research
5 Assumption, limitations, definitions
6 Writing relevant publications and research
7 Research methods and principles to be followed during writing
8 General review, course evaluation, midterm exam
9 Experimental Method and its writing
10 Universe and sample section
11 Data collection tools and validity and reliability studies
12 Data collection tools and writing of the validity and reliability section
13 Research findings and interpretation
14 Reporting of research results
15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Kaptan, S.(2001). Scientific Research Methods, Ankara.
2. Karasar, N. (2000). Scientific research method. Nobel, Ankara.
3. Kuş, E. (2003). Quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Anı Publishing, Ankara.
4. Sümer, N.; Demirutku, K.; Özkan, T. (2005). Research Techniques. Istanbul: Morpa Culture Publications.
5. Yıldırım, A.; Şimşek, H. (2005). Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences (5th edition). Ankara: Seçkin Publishing.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Expression, Ask and Answer, Discussion, Group Activities, Example Event

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

It will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

It will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

deniz.ekinci@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

It will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 1 13
Preparation for midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for final exam 1 14 14
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 62

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16
LO.1355
LO.2355
LO.3355
LO.4355
LO.532355

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