Research Methods in Education

Course Code:

ED 244

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Coordinator:

Gonca Kızılkaya Cumaoğlu

Courses given by:

Gonca Kızılkaya Cumaoğlu

Course Objectives:

A scientific understanding of how to do the trial process and how to prepare a scientific report

Course Content:

Basic concepts and information about science, structure of scientific research, scientific methods and different opinions on these methods, problem, research model, the universe and the sampling, data collection and data collection methods (quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques), data recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Self-study, 5: Demonstration

Course Evaluation Methods:

1: Testing, 2: Experiment 3: Homework 4: Portfolio 5: Project

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
To gain knowledge on the process of scientific research	8	1,2,3,4
To gain knowledge on writing a research proposal in related areas	8	1,2,3,4
To gain knowledge on knowing data collecting methods and analyzes methods	8	1,2,3,4
To Express research findings	8	1,2,3,4
To interpretate findings and making recommendations.	8	1,2,3,4

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Basic concepts, principles and approaches

2

The source of information, science, scientific method

3

Research and research training

4

Research processes and techniques / report preparation techniques

5

using reference sources

6

objectives and sub ??objectives; importance, assumptions, limitations and definitions

7

mid-term exam

8

Universe and sampling

9

Data and data collection techniques

10

Data processing and analysis

11

Results and interpretation

12

Mid-term exam 2

13

An example of preparing a report

14

evaluation reports

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Fraenkel, J.R. & Wallen N.E. ( 1996) How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, U.S.A:Mc-Graw-Hill, Inc
Additional Resources

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments
Exams	Midterm, Final Project

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	2	40
Quizzes	-	-
Assignment	3	15
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		45
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		55
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Know instructional technologies and materials and how to implement these in courses; take role in applications such as educational software, e-learning, distance education and support other people around in need.		X
2	Use process of design, planning, implementation and managing educational technologies efficient; design and prepare needed products, changes and updates examining these processes.	X
3	Organize suitable technology supported education environments taking individual, social, cultural differences of students into consideration and special interest and needs.	X
4	Have efficient usage skill for information and communication technologies within and out instruction process.			X
5	Design and develop technology supported instructional materials to fulfill instruction needs.		X
6	Define needed software and input-output devices for set up optimum computer system.
7	Plan, implement and manage learning-teaching process
8	Develop and implement projects with knowing the processes of project development.					X
9	Have information about computer software and hardware in level of teaching computer and information and communication technologies courses and supporting other teachers; use informatics and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).	X
10	Have enough knowledge, skill and competence about teaching profession.			X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	2	32
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	2	32
Mid-terms	2	15	30
Quizes
Homeworks
Final examination	1	15	15
Total Work Load			109
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.3
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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