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Course Description

Course	Code	Semester	T+P (Hour)	Credit	ECTS
RESEARCH METHODS in EDUCATION	OÖ3115755	Fall Semester	2+0	2	4

Course Program

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses

Language of Course	Turkish
Course Level	First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type	Required
Course Coordinator	Assist.Prof. Ayşe Firdevs ARACİKÜL BALIKÇI
Name of Lecturer(s)	Assoc.Prof. Filiz GÜLHAN
Assistant(s)
Aim	This course aims to provide knowledge and skills related to quantitative approaches and methods, qualitative approaches and methods, and mixed approaches and methods in the field of education.
Course Content	This course contains; scientific research , definitions,problem statement in educational research studies,paradigms and educationaş research methods,choosing research participants in educational research studies,data collection techniques 1(quantitative),data collection techniques (qualitative),data analyisis 1 (quantitative),data analysis 2 (qualitative),coding systems,access to scientific references and data bases,validity and reliability,action research,writing reports,writing research proposal.

Course Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Explain the basic concepts and principles related to research methods.	16	A, C, E
Defines quantitative, qualitative and mixed research designs.	16	A, C, E
Analyzes scientific researches according to basic paradigms;	16	A, C, E
Compares quantitative research methods with each other according to their characteristics.	16	A, E
Compares qualitative research methods with each other according to their characteristics.	16	A, C, E
Comprehends sampling methods.	10, 13, 16, 9	A, C
Realizes the advantages and disadvantages of sampling methods.	10, 12, 13, 9	A, C
Explains the general features of data collection tools.	10, 12, 13, 9	A, C
Recognize the basic statistical analyzes used in quantitative research.	10, 12, 13, 9	A, C
Recognizes the basic data analysis techniques used in qualitative research.	10, 12, 13, 9	A, C
Reports scientific research results according to general rules.	10, 12, 13, 16, 9	A, C
Evaluates research processes. (recognizing the problem, identifying the problem and sample, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting the results)	10, 12, 13, 9	A, C

Teaching Methods:	10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:	A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

Order	Subjects	Preliminary Work
1	scientific research , definitions	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
2	problem statement in educational research studies	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
3	paradigms and educationaş research methods	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
4	choosing research participants in educational research studies	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
5	data collection techniques 1(quantitative)	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
6	data collection techniques (qualitative)	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
7	data analyisis 1 (quantitative)	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
8	data analysis 2 (qualitative)	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
9	coding systems	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
10	access to scientific references and data bases	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
11	validity and reliability	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
12	action research	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
13	writing reports	The relevant section is read from the source books and researched.
14	writing research proposal	examine sample proposal

Resources

Karasar, N. (2016). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. Nobel Yayıncılık. Büyüköztürk vd. (2021). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Pegem Akademi

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Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No	Program Qualification	Contribution Level
No	Program Qualification	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education.			X
2	Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education.			X
3	Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties.			X
4	Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences.			X
5	Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects.			X
6	Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research.			X
7	Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses.			X
8	Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.			X
9	Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior.			X
10	Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies.			X
11	Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious.			X
12	Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment.			X

Assessment Methods

Contribution Level	Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success		40
Rate of Final Exam to Success		60
Total		100

ECTS / Workload Table
Activities	Number of	Duration(Hour)	Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours	14	2	28
Guided Problem Solving	0	0	0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report	1	5	5
Term Project	1	2	2
Presentation of Project / Seminar	1	20	20
Quiz	1	15	15
Midterm Exam	1	20	20
General Exam	1	20	20
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan	0	0	0
Total Workload(Hour)			110
*Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30=(110/30)**			4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

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