| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| EKF407E |
RESEARCH METHODS |
6 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Language of Instruction : |
English |
| Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
| Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
| Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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| Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
| Objectives of the Course Unit: |
It is aimed to examine the scientific research process with its stages and to gain knowledge about the approaches, methods and techniques necessary to conduct research on a particular subject. |
| Contents of the Course Unit: |
Basic concepts, introduction to scientific research, determination of research topic and question, literature review, determination of research objectives, research methods and models, data collection, reporting, effective presentation techniques, ethics in scientific research |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
| Explains qualitative and quantitative research approaches. |
| Reads a literature review before scientific research. |
| Applies quantitative and qualitative methods in scientific studies. |
| Make research individually and in a team. |
| Moves sensitive to social, scientific and ethical values in research |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
| Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
| 1 |
Reading Literature |
Basic concepts |
Lecturing |
| 2 |
Reading Literature |
Introduction to scientific research |
Lecturing |
| 3 |
Reading Literature |
Designing research topic and questions |
Lecturing, Discussion |
| 4 |
Reading Literature |
Literature Review |
Lecturing |
| 5 |
Reading Literature |
Designing research goals |
Lecturing, Discussion |
| 6 |
Reading Literature |
Research methods and models I |
Lecturing |
| 7 |
Reading Literature |
Research methods and models II |
Lecturing |
| 8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
| 9 |
Reading Literature |
Preparing questionnaire |
Lecturing, Discussion |
| 10 |
Reading Literature |
Collecting data I |
Lecturing |
| 11 |
Reading Literature |
Collecting data II |
Lecturing |
| 12 |
Reading Literature |
Reporting I |
Lecturing |
| 13 |
Reading Literature |
Reporting II |
Lecturing |
| 14 |
Reading Literature |
Presentation skills |
Lecturing |
| 15 |
Reading Literature |
Ethics in scientific research |
Lecturing, Discussion |
| 16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
| 17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
| W.L. Neumann, Social Research Methods, Vols. 1 and 2, Pearson, 2007. |
| Kincal, R. (2017). Scientific Research Methods. Nobel Publications. |
ASSESSMENT |
| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
| Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.
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5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.
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5 |
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.
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4 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.
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3 |
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| 2 |
To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.
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3 |
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| 3 |
To be able to understand and manage the activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.
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4 |
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| 2 |
Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning.
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4 |
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| 3 |
Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and solutions to the problems verbally and in writing.
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3 |
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| 2 |
To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.
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3 |
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| 3 |
Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.
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4 |
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| 4 |
To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
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4 |
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| 5 |
To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.
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3 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.
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4 |
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| 2 |
To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
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5 |
WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
| Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
| Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preliminary & Further Study |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Group Work |
6 |
4 |
24 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Reading |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assignment (Homework) |
6 |
4 |
24 |
| Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Report Writing |
6 |
1 |
6 |
| Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Final Exam |
6 |
1 |
6 |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
5 |
1 |
5 |
| Short Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
74 |
0 |
152 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
152 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
6 |
|
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
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