ISTANBUL OKAN UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
| Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education non-thesis | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
General course introduction information
| Course Code: | OKL513 | ||||||||
| Course Name: | Scientific Research Methods and Techniques | ||||||||
| Course Semester: | Fall | ||||||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
| Type of course: | Compulsory | ||||||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
| Course Coordinator : | Öğr.Gör. SÜMEYYE YÜCEL | ||||||||
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SANEM BÜLBÜL HÜNER Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYSEMİN DURAN Assoc. Prof. ERHAN ALABAY Prof. Dr. AYTAÇ GÖĞÜŞ |
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Course Objective and Content
| Course Objectives: | To reveal detailed scientific approaches about scientific research methods, to train qualified researcher candidates. |
| Course Content: | Scientific method in academic research, introduction to research. Definition of research problem, research design, survey design, sampling methods, data collection methods. Giving the right reference. Research examples about domestic and international libraries. |
Learning Outcomes
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Lesson Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Basic concepts of scientific research methods | Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara |
| 2) | The importance of scientific research | Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara |
| 3) | Scientific research proposal preparation process | Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara |
| 4) | Scientific research proposal preparation process | Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara |
| 5) | Literature review | Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara |
| 6) | Creating hypothesis | Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara |
| 7) | Determining the research universe and sample | Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara |
| 8) | Data collection techniques | Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara |
| 9) | Coding, data entry and data analysis | Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara |
| 10) | Statistical tests used in data analysis | Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2007). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegem Akademi Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 11) | Statistical tests used in data analysis | Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2007). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegem Akademi Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 12) | Statistical tests used in data analysis | Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2007). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegem Akademi Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 13) | Statistical tests used in data analysis | Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2007). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegem Akademi Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 14) | Writing report | Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2007). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegem Akademi Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 15) | Final exam |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara |
| References: | Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara |
Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship
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| 1) Based on its undergraduate level qualifications, it develops and deepens its knowledge in the same or different area at the level of expertise. | |||||||||
| 2) Understands the interdisciplinary interaction associated with early childhood education. | |||||||||
| 3) Evaluates and uses information in early childhood education with a systematic approach. | |||||||||
| 4) Interprets the information acquired in early childhood education with information from different disciplines and creates new information. | |||||||||
| 5) Identifies and solves problems related to early childhood by using research methods. | |||||||||
| 6) Takes initiative in studies related to early childhood education. | |||||||||
| 7) He/She offers studies in the field of early childhood education by supporting it with up-to-date data. | |||||||||
| 8) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of early childhood education with a scientific approach. | |||||||||
| 9) Communicates and maintains with national and international people, institutions and organizations in the field of early childhood education. | |||||||||
| 10) Evaluates current developments in the field of early childhood education by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |||||||||
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Based on its undergraduate level qualifications, it develops and deepens its knowledge in the same or different area at the level of expertise. | 4 |
| 2) | Understands the interdisciplinary interaction associated with early childhood education. | |
| 3) | Evaluates and uses information in early childhood education with a systematic approach. | |
| 4) | Interprets the information acquired in early childhood education with information from different disciplines and creates new information. | |
| 5) | Identifies and solves problems related to early childhood by using research methods. | |
| 6) | Takes initiative in studies related to early childhood education. | |
| 7) | He/She offers studies in the field of early childhood education by supporting it with up-to-date data. | 3 |
| 8) | Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of early childhood education with a scientific approach. | |
| 9) | Communicates and maintains with national and international people, institutions and organizations in the field of early childhood education. | |
| 10) | Evaluates current developments in the field of early childhood education by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | 4 |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
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| Homework |
Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria
| Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing) | |
| Presentation |
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Presentation | 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 | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Final | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||