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  Course Description
Course Name : Qualitative Research Methods II

Course Code : PDR 744

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MERAL ATICI KILIÇ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains how to use observational method.
Uses observation method to collect data in a qualitative study.
Explains how to use interview method.
Uses interview to collect data in a qualitative study.
Uses documents to collect data.
Expresses analysis methods to be used in qualitative data.
Analyzes qualitative data by using content analysis method.
Writes up the results of content analysis as a research report.
Says methods of validity and reliability in qualitative research.
Uses methods of validity and reliability in a qualitative study.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites :

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to enable the students to gain knowledge and develop skills in collecting data by using observation, interview and document analysis method and in analysing and reporting qualitative data.

Course Contents : The course covers observation, interview and document analysis method, analysing and reporting qualitative data, validity and reliability in qualitative research.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom for Master Students


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction of course content, instructional methods, techniques and assessment method Review of course materials Lecture and discussion
2 Types of observation in collecting data Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, discussion and sample case examination
3 Evaluation of observational research process Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Discussion, oral presentation and sample case examination
4 Types of interview in collecting data Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, discussion and sample case examination
5 Evaluation of interview research process Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Discussion, oral presentation and sample case examination
6 Types of documents in qualitative research Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, brain storming and sample case examination
7 Evaluation of research process using documents Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Discussion, oral presentation and sample case examination
8 Analysis methods of qualitative data Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, discussion and sample case examination
9 Content analysis and process of coding data Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, demonstration and sample case examination
10 Content analysis and process of categorising Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, demonstration and sample case examination
11 Preparing and writing results derived from content analysis Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, demonstration and sample case examination
12 Examination and evaluation of content analysis and research report Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Discussion and evaluation
13 Validity and reliability in qualitative research Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, discussion and brain storming
14 Presentation of studies done by students Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Discussion, oral presentation and sample case examination
15 Evaluation of students´ outcomes, practices and instructional methods and techniques Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Discussion, brain storming and evaluation
16/17 Final exam Making preparation for final exam Assessment


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Bogdan, R.C. & Biklen, S.K. (1992). Qualitative research for education: an introduction to theory and methods. London: Allyn and Bacon.
 Glesne, C. & Peshkin, A. (1992). Becoming a qualitative researchers: An introduction. London: Longman.
 Kvale, S. (1996). Interviews: An introduction to qualitative research interviewing. London: Sage Publications.
 Miles, B. M. & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis (2nd ed.). London: Sage Publications.
 Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative evaluation and research methods. (2nd ed.). Newbury Park: Sage Publications.
 Robson, C. (1993). Real world research. Oxford: Blackwell Publications.
 Strauss, A. L. (1996). Qualitative analysis for social scientists. Cambridge University Press.
 Strauss, A. & Corbin, J. (1990). Basics of qualitative research: Grounded theory procedures and technique. London: Sage Publications.
 Yıldırım, A. & Şimşek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualificatons, improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise. 2
2 Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole 3
3 Analyzes a scientific article in the field of educational sciences. 5
4 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of educational sciences. 1
5 Uses and develops individual assessment techniques. 4
6 Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciencies within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. 2
7 Gains knowledge and experience about the appliations which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. 0
8 Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. 0
9 Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. 2
10 Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of educational sciences with the field of application. 0
11 Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications. 0
12 Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. 0
13 Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. 2
14 Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. 0
15 Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. 0
16 Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. 0
17 Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. 4
18 Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. 3
19 Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. 3
20 Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 4 52
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 20 40
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 161
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.44
ECTS Credit: 6