Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Yelda YILDIZ ÖNAL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Ülkü TOSUN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Qualitative Research Methods is a theoretical course designed to teach defining a research problem, choosing research participants, collecting and analysing data to students. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Paradigm and paradigmas,Quantitative-qualitative approaches to research and paradigmas,Problem definition in qualitative design,Qualitative data collection techniques- observation,Qualitative data collection- interview,Qualitative data collection- document analyisis,Semistructured and structured interview ,Qualitative data analysis,Qualitative data analysis techniques,Phenomenological research,Qualitative data analysis- grounded theory,Case study,Action research,Qualitative research designs- General. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Defines the concept of paradigm. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | E, F |
| 2. Relates paradigms and qualitative-quantitative research. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
| 3. Identify a problem that can be studied in a qualitative research design. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
| 4. Explains qualitative data collection techniques. | 9 | E |
| 5. Explains qualitative data analysis techniques. | 10, 16, 8, 9 | E |
| 6. Collects and analyzes data. | 14, 6, 9 | E, H |
| 7. Explain the basic concepts of qualitative research (such as case study, action research, grounded theory). | 16, 6, 9 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradigm and paradigmas | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 1, p. 23-27) |
| 2 | Quantitative-qualitative approaches to research and paradigmas | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 1 and chapter 2, p. 23-48) |
| 3 | Problem definition in qualitative design | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 4, p. 83-95); Creswell (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design : Choosing among five approaches (Chapter 6, p. 130-143) |
| 4 | Qualitative data collection techniques- observation | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 8, p. 169-179) |
| 5 | Qualitative data collection- interview | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 6 and chapter 7, p. 119-163) |
| 6 | Qualitative data collection- document analyisis | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 9, p. 187-193) |
| 7 | Semistructured and structured interview | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 6, p. 127-140) |
| 8 | Qualitative data analysis | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 11, p. 221-250); Creswell (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design : Choosing among five approaches (Chapter 8, p. 179-187) |
| 9 | Qualitative data analysis techniques | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 11, p. 224-250) |
| 10 | Phenomenological research | Creswell (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design : Choosing among five approaches (Chapter 4, p. 77-83) |
| 11 | Qualitative data analysis- grounded theory | Creswell (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design : Choosing among five approaches (Chapter 4, p. 83-90) |
| 12 | Case study | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 13, p. 278-290) |
| 13 | Action research | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 14, p. 296-305) |
| 14 | Qualitative research designs- General | Creswell (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design : Choosing among five approaches; Demir (2016). Nitel araştırma yöntemleri; Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri |
| Resources |
| 1. Qualitative research methods in social sciences, Ali Yıldırım, Hasan Şimşek. Seçkin Publishing, 2018. 2. Qualitative Inquiry And Research Design, John W. Creswell, Siyasal, 2013. |
| Qualitative Research Methods, ED. Mesut Bütün, Selçuk Beşir Demir, Siyasal Kitabevi, 2016. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To analyze the theoretical and practical information about the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance with a scientific understanding. | X | |||||
| 2 | Understands how to use the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling to strengthen the psychological well-being of clients within the scope of protective and preventive mental health. | ||||||
| 3 | To understand scientific research methods and techniques on the basis of scientific research ethics. | X | |||||
| 4 | To plan and implement guidance and psychological counseling services (such as individual psychological counseling, group counseling, psychoeducation, individual guidance, group counseling, etc.) to increase the psychological resilience of clients and strengthen their psychological well-being. | ||||||
| 5 | To design and conduct researches that will produce solutions to current problems and needs in the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 6 | Guidance and Psychological Counseling determines the needs of the clients within the scope of the basic principles and techniques of practice in the specialization sub-areas (School counseling, marriage and family counseling, career counseling, mental health counseling), plans the interventions that will support their needs, applies and evaluates their effectiveness. | ||||||
| 7 | As a member of the profession serving in the field of mental health and complying with the ethical principles and values of the profession, he fulfills the roles and duties expected of him on the basis of individual, family and social needs in the context of preventive and preventive mental health. | ||||||
| 8 | To supports social problems experienced at national and international level by designing projects and activities related to its field within the framework of social responsibility. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 10 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 10 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 20 | 3 | 60 | |||
| General Exam | 30 | 4 | 120 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 242 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(242/30) | 8 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Yelda YILDIZ ÖNAL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Ülkü TOSUN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Qualitative Research Methods is a theoretical course designed to teach defining a research problem, choosing research participants, collecting and analysing data to students. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Paradigm and paradigmas,Quantitative-qualitative approaches to research and paradigmas,Problem definition in qualitative design,Qualitative data collection techniques- observation,Qualitative data collection- interview,Qualitative data collection- document analyisis,Semistructured and structured interview ,Qualitative data analysis,Qualitative data analysis techniques,Phenomenological research,Qualitative data analysis- grounded theory,Case study,Action research,Qualitative research designs- General. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Defines the concept of paradigm. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | E, F |
| 2. Relates paradigms and qualitative-quantitative research. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
| 3. Identify a problem that can be studied in a qualitative research design. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
| 4. Explains qualitative data collection techniques. | 9 | E |
| 5. Explains qualitative data analysis techniques. | 10, 16, 8, 9 | E |
| 6. Collects and analyzes data. | 14, 6, 9 | E, H |
| 7. Explain the basic concepts of qualitative research (such as case study, action research, grounded theory). | 16, 6, 9 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradigm and paradigmas | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 1, p. 23-27) |
| 2 | Quantitative-qualitative approaches to research and paradigmas | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 1 and chapter 2, p. 23-48) |
| 3 | Problem definition in qualitative design | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 4, p. 83-95); Creswell (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design : Choosing among five approaches (Chapter 6, p. 130-143) |
| 4 | Qualitative data collection techniques- observation | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 8, p. 169-179) |
| 5 | Qualitative data collection- interview | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 6 and chapter 7, p. 119-163) |
| 6 | Qualitative data collection- document analyisis | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 9, p. 187-193) |
| 7 | Semistructured and structured interview | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 6, p. 127-140) |
| 8 | Qualitative data analysis | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 11, p. 221-250); Creswell (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design : Choosing among five approaches (Chapter 8, p. 179-187) |
| 9 | Qualitative data analysis techniques | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 11, p. 224-250) |
| 10 | Phenomenological research | Creswell (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design : Choosing among five approaches (Chapter 4, p. 77-83) |
| 11 | Qualitative data analysis- grounded theory | Creswell (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design : Choosing among five approaches (Chapter 4, p. 83-90) |
| 12 | Case study | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 13, p. 278-290) |
| 13 | Action research | Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (Chapter 14, p. 296-305) |
| 14 | Qualitative research designs- General | Creswell (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design : Choosing among five approaches; Demir (2016). Nitel araştırma yöntemleri; Yıldırım and Şimşek (2008). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri |
| Resources |
| 1. Qualitative research methods in social sciences, Ali Yıldırım, Hasan Şimşek. Seçkin Publishing, 2018. 2. Qualitative Inquiry And Research Design, John W. Creswell, Siyasal, 2013. |
| Qualitative Research Methods, ED. Mesut Bütün, Selçuk Beşir Demir, Siyasal Kitabevi, 2016. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To analyze the theoretical and practical information about the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance with a scientific understanding. | X | |||||
| 2 | Understands how to use the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling to strengthen the psychological well-being of clients within the scope of protective and preventive mental health. | ||||||
| 3 | To understand scientific research methods and techniques on the basis of scientific research ethics. | X | |||||
| 4 | To plan and implement guidance and psychological counseling services (such as individual psychological counseling, group counseling, psychoeducation, individual guidance, group counseling, etc.) to increase the psychological resilience of clients and strengthen their psychological well-being. | ||||||
| 5 | To design and conduct researches that will produce solutions to current problems and needs in the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 6 | Guidance and Psychological Counseling determines the needs of the clients within the scope of the basic principles and techniques of practice in the specialization sub-areas (School counseling, marriage and family counseling, career counseling, mental health counseling), plans the interventions that will support their needs, applies and evaluates their effectiveness. | ||||||
| 7 | As a member of the profession serving in the field of mental health and complying with the ethical principles and values of the profession, he fulfills the roles and duties expected of him on the basis of individual, family and social needs in the context of preventive and preventive mental health. | ||||||
| 8 | To supports social problems experienced at national and international level by designing projects and activities related to its field within the framework of social responsibility. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |