Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH METHODS in EDUCATION | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Mehdi SOLHİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Aslı Burçak TAŞÖREN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | 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 Content | This course contains; Type of Research and Research Question,Variables in Language Studies,Variables in research and Validity,Internal Validity,Internal Validity,External Validity,Common Data Collection Measures,Common Data Collection Measures,Research Design Types,Research Design Types,validity and reliability,Qualitative Research,Qualitative Research,writing research proposal. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| At the end of the course, the students can define basic principles and concepts in educational research studies | 12, 16, 8 | A |
| Comprehends qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods in research | 10, 16, 9 | F |
| Manages the research process (recognizing the problem, determining the problem and sample, data collection and analysis, interpreting the results) | 10, 14, 16, 9 | F |
| collect dataknow data and analysis and evaluation techniques | 10, 13, 14, 16, 9 | F |
| know how to reach scientific references and databases | 10, 14, 16, 9 | F |
| Explains reliability and validity of a research study | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| write a report for a scientific research study in education | 10, 14, 16, 9 | F |
| prepare a research proposal in action research. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 9 | F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Type of Research and Research Question | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 3-19, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 2 | Variables in Language Studies | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 150-157, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 3 | Variables in research and Validity | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 150-160, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 4 | Internal Validity | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 160-167, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 5 | Internal Validity | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 160-167, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 6 | External Validity | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 171-179, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 7 | Common Data Collection Measures | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 52-57, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 8 | Common Data Collection Measures | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 57-70, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 9 | Research Design Types | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 188-198, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 10 | Research Design Types | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 198-202, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 11 | validity and reliability | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 180-183, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 12 | Qualitative Research | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 215-225, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 13 | Qualitative Research | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 225-230, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 14 | writing research proposal | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 6-19, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| Resources |
| 1. Brown, J. D. (1995). Understanding research in second language learning. Cambridge University Press. 2. Mackey, A. & Gass, S. M. (2016). Second language research: Methodology and Design. Routledge. 3. Platridge, B. & Phakiti, A. (2016). Research methods in applied linguistics: A practical source. Bloomsbury. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 2 | Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. | X | |||||
| 3 | Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory. | X | |||||
| 4 | Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. | X | |||||
| 5 | When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods. | X | |||||
| 6 | When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself. | X | |||||
| 7 | Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession. | X | |||||
| 10 | When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally. | X | |||||
| 11 | Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | ||||||
| 13 | Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 14 | Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles. | X | |||||
| 16 | Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods. | 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 | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 4 | 4 | 16 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 6 | 6 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 6 | 6 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 7 | 7 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 87 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(87/30) | 3 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH METHODS in EDUCATION | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Mehdi SOLHİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Aslı Burçak TAŞÖREN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | 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 Content | This course contains; Type of Research and Research Question,Variables in Language Studies,Variables in research and Validity,Internal Validity,Internal Validity,External Validity,Common Data Collection Measures,Common Data Collection Measures,Research Design Types,Research Design Types,validity and reliability,Qualitative Research,Qualitative Research,writing research proposal. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| At the end of the course, the students can define basic principles and concepts in educational research studies | 12, 16, 8 | A |
| Comprehends qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods in research | 10, 16, 9 | F |
| Manages the research process (recognizing the problem, determining the problem and sample, data collection and analysis, interpreting the results) | 10, 14, 16, 9 | F |
| collect dataknow data and analysis and evaluation techniques | 10, 13, 14, 16, 9 | F |
| know how to reach scientific references and databases | 10, 14, 16, 9 | F |
| Explains reliability and validity of a research study | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| write a report for a scientific research study in education | 10, 14, 16, 9 | F |
| prepare a research proposal in action research. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 9 | F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Type of Research and Research Question | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 3-19, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 2 | Variables in Language Studies | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 150-157, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 3 | Variables in research and Validity | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 150-160, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 4 | Internal Validity | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 160-167, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 5 | Internal Validity | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 160-167, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 6 | External Validity | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 171-179, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 7 | Common Data Collection Measures | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 52-57, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 8 | Common Data Collection Measures | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 57-70, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 9 | Research Design Types | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 188-198, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 10 | Research Design Types | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 198-202, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 11 | validity and reliability | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 180-183, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 12 | Qualitative Research | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 215-225, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 13 | Qualitative Research | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 225-230, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 14 | writing research proposal | MacKey and Gass (2016). P. 6-19, Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| Resources |
| 1. Brown, J. D. (1995). Understanding research in second language learning. Cambridge University Press. 2. Mackey, A. & Gass, S. M. (2016). Second language research: Methodology and Design. Routledge. 3. Platridge, B. & Phakiti, A. (2016). Research methods in applied linguistics: A practical source. Bloomsbury. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 2 | Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. | X | |||||
| 3 | Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory. | X | |||||
| 4 | Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. | X | |||||
| 5 | When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods. | X | |||||
| 6 | When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself. | X | |||||
| 7 | Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession. | X | |||||
| 10 | When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally. | X | |||||
| 11 | Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | ||||||
| 13 | Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 14 | Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles. | X | |||||
| 16 | Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |