Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision non-thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

EGT-515

Course Name:

Scientific Research Methods

Course Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	10

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. AYTAÇ GÖĞÜŞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. ERHAN ALABAY
Bülent ALCI
Prof. Dr. AYTAÇ GÖĞÜŞ
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYSEMİN DURAN
Öğr.Gör. ESRA TEKEL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course; The definition of science, the principles of scientific method, scientific research design, sampling and appropriate data collection techniques together with the conduct and conclusion of the research is to create the theoretical and practical infrastructure.

Course Content:

· Basic concepts, principles and approaches: Source of knowledge, science, scientific method, research, research education

· Research processes and techniques: Problem, problem statement, sub-problems, importance, assumptions, limitations, definitions

· Research model

· Universe and sample

· Data and data collection techniques

· Data processing and analysis

· Findings and interpretation

· Summary, judgment and suggestions

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the basic theoretical knowledge about science and scientific methods.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Can design research processes.
2) Can be able to determine the appropriate research model.
3) Interpret the findings of the designed research.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and introduction of the course.	Textbook and articles
2)	Basic concepts, principles and approaches: Source of knowledge, science, scientific method	Textbook and articles
3)	Theoretical study on what is research and research education	Textbook and articles
4)	Research processes and techniques: Problem, problem statement, sub-problems	Textbook and articles
5)	Research processes and techniques: Importance, assumptions, limitations, definitions	Textbook and articles
6)	Research models	Textbook and articles
7)	Designing a research model	Textbook and articles
8)	Midterm	Textbook and articles
9)	Universe and sample	Textbook and articles
10)	Data and data collection techniques	Textbook and articles
11)	Data processing	Textbook and articles
12)	Analysis of data	Textbook and articles
13)	Findings and interpretation	Textbook and articles
14)	Summary, judgment and recommendations	Textbook and articles
15)	Final	Textbook and articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	İlgili makaleler.
References:	Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri - Şener Büyüköztürk

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) To understand the aims and principles of the Turkish National Education System.
2) To be able to learn about the history and development of management science, to learn the management and characteristics of educational organization.
3) Learning the roles and managerial abilities of managers.
4) To have information about what supervision is, educational supervision principles and skills and abilities.
5) To be able to construct the problems related to EYD within the framework of scientific problem solving and to propose solutions to the problems of the education system by using quantitative and qualitative research methods.
6) Ability to apply research skills in research methodology and field literature, which can carry out independent studies in the field of education management and supervision, and to achieve productive results in interdisciplinary studies.
7) To be able to mobilize people, manage the dynamics of social relations and apply the leadership skills required by their social and educational environments.
8) By analyzing the reflections of internationally emerging educational policies on national educational policies, they can develop new perspectives at national level.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To understand the aims and principles of the Turkish National Education System.
2)	To be able to learn about the history and development of management science, to learn the management and characteristics of educational organization.
3)	Learning the roles and managerial abilities of managers.
4)	To have information about what supervision is, educational supervision principles and skills and abilities.
5)	To be able to construct the problems related to EYD within the framework of scientific problem solving and to propose solutions to the problems of the education system by using quantitative and qualitative research methods.
6)	Ability to apply research skills in research methodology and field literature, which can carry out independent studies in the field of education management and supervision, and to achieve productive results in interdisciplinary studies.
7)	To be able to mobilize people, manage the dynamics of social relations and apply the leadership skills required by their social and educational environments.
8)	By analyzing the reflections of internationally emerging educational policies on national educational policies, they can develop new perspectives at national level.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	45	675
Homework Assignments	1	3	3
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			684