Child Development
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CGE417

Course Name:

Scientific Research Methods in Child Development

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department/Faculty/University

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. SERVET BAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to explain the concepts related to scientific research techniques and to analyze and apply the processes in scientific research. The course covers methods used in research, measurement tools, hypothesis creation and sample selection. It is aimed to contribute to the students to consider evidence based practices and to plan interdisciplinary studies by following new developments in the professional field.

Course Content:

Selecting the research problem, searching the literature using databases, creating research questions and hypotheses, qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques, creating appropriate research patterns for the problem, choosing the right sample, the features and application of scales, collecting, analyzing, interpreting and reporting process. The process of following ethical rules and publishing in refereed journals in research

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Bilim kavramını, bilimsel düşünceyi ve bilimin işlevlerini tanımlar. Bilimsel araştırmaları sınıflandırır. Defines the concept of science, scientific thought and functions of science. Categorize scientific researches.
2) Recognize the basic research methods and distinguish them from each other. Explains the research problem and hypothesis concepts. Describe different types of sampling methods.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Interprets and criticizes the results of scientific research articles. Describes the stages of planning, execution and reporting of the 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)	Course Introduction	Presentations and articles
2)	Science: Definition, Purpose and Scientific Method	Presentations and articles
3)	Research Question and Formation of Hypotheses	Presentations and articles
4)	Sampling Methods	Presentations and articles
5)	Reliability and Validity	Presentations and articles
6)	Descriptive Methods	Presentations and articles
7)	Midterm	-
8)	Correlational Researches	Presentations and articles
9)	Experimental Research	Presentations and articles
10)	Applied Researches	Presentations and articles
11)	Processing, solution and interpretation of data	Presentations and articles
12)	Reporting and Ethics	Presentations and articles
13)	Reporting and Ethics	Presentations and articles
14)	Final	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Arıkan, R. (2011). Araştırma yöntem ve teknikleri. Ankara: Nobel. Karasar, N. (2012). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi (23. Baskı) Ankara: Nobel.
References:	Alpar, R. (2016). Spor, sağlık ve eğitim bilimlerinden örneklerle uygulamalı istatistik ve geçerlik güvenirlik. Detay Yayıncılık

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Have knowledge of children's development, learning characteristics and difficulties.
2) It acquires basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in child development by using the necessary teaching and learning tools and resources.
3) It has the knowledge of evaluating and interpreting the correctness, reliability and validity of information about child development.
4) In the field of child development, interprets and evaluates evidence-based data, using advanced knowledge and skills, covering areas of physical-motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development, for children with normal and abnormal development by observing ethical values. develops solutions and makes team work.
5) In the field of child development, it has the ability to produce different solutions with a evidence-based approach to problem situations for children with normal and abnormal development.
6) Responsible for trans-disciplinary work in the field of child development and fulfill its duty effectively.
7) Introduces the theoretical and practical advanced knowledge acquired in the field of child development, shows the generations and the learning.
8) Vocational projects, researches and activities plans, practices and processes are evaluated and evaluated for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.
9) It informs the related persons and institutions about the issues related to the field of child development and shares suggestions of solutions for problems and problems with active and qualified experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative support.
10) Evaluates its knowledge with a critical approach, determines its own learning needs and directs its learning
11) Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning by using the ways of reaching information effectively.
12) Quality management and processes, including infants, children and families, have sufficient awareness of individual, environmental protection and occupational safety, act and participate in these processes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have knowledge of children's development, learning characteristics and difficulties.
2)	It acquires basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in child development by using the necessary teaching and learning tools and resources.
3)	It has the knowledge of evaluating and interpreting the correctness, reliability and validity of information about child development.
4)	In the field of child development, interprets and evaluates evidence-based data, using advanced knowledge and skills, covering areas of physical-motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development, for children with normal and abnormal development by observing ethical values. develops solutions and makes team work.
5)	In the field of child development, it has the ability to produce different solutions with a evidence-based approach to problem situations for children with normal and abnormal development.
6)	Responsible for trans-disciplinary work in the field of child development and fulfill its duty effectively.
7)	Introduces the theoretical and practical advanced knowledge acquired in the field of child development, shows the generations and the learning.
8)	Vocational projects, researches and activities plans, practices and processes are evaluated and evaluated for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.
9)	It informs the related persons and institutions about the issues related to the field of child development and shares suggestions of solutions for problems and problems with active and qualified experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative support.
10)	Evaluates its knowledge with a critical approach, determines its own learning needs and directs its learning
11)	Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning by using the ways of reaching information effectively.
12)	Quality management and processes, including infants, children and families, have sufficient awareness of individual, environmental protection and occupational safety, act and participate in these processes.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Thesis Preparation

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Presentation
Tez Sunma

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	10	3	30
Presentations / Seminar	10	3	30
Midterms	1	3	3
Paper Submission	2	3	6
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			114