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Course Description Course Name : Special Area Course Course Code : OÖ1 700 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : First 2 Year Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. YAŞARE AKTAŞ ARNAS Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYPERİ DİKİCİ SIĞIRTMAÇ Asst.Prof.Dr. EBRU DERETARLA GÜL Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns how to reach to the field-related resources published in Turkish or in any foreign languages. Reaches and examines resources related to the thesis Determines which subject has not been studied and need to be studied in the field. Determines a subject to be studied as a thesis. Investigates related resources in the identified field. As a result of examining the related literature, determines variables to be investigated in thesis topic. Identifies a research problem Writes the introduction section of the thesis by using books, articles and other related references to the research problem. Determines research methods to be used to investigate the research problem. Conducts a pilot study before the main study. Asks for help from the thesis advisor in the process of preparing the thesis. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is to help students in examining the literature related to their thesis topic to be studied, and in identifying variables of thesis and research methods to be used, and to provide scientific guidance and support during the process of preparing their thesis. Course Contents : Subject of the thesis, related literature, related variables, appropriate research methods, sample selection, analysis of data and the writing process of the thesis Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty office   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Giving information about content, studies will be done, methods and techniques will be used and evaluation process of the course none discussion 2 Giving information about investigating Turkish and foreign literature none literature review 3 Presentation of the field-related resources in terms of subject matter Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 4 Presentation of the field-related resources in terms of subject matter Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 5 Determine the subject matters that need to be investigated in the field Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 6 Choosing the subject matter that will be held in the thesis Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 7 Investigating the literature that related to the subject matter Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 8 Determine the variables in terms which the subject matter will be held Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 9 Determine the research problem Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 10 Determine the suitable research method for the research Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 11 Determine the sample of the research Examination of the sample Discussion and brainstorming 12 Determine the data collection methods Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 13 Making the preliminary research Making the preliminary research field work 14 Evaluating the preliminary research Making evaluation Discussion and brainstorming 15 Planning the main research Making main research plan Discussion and brainstorming 16/17 Evaluating the works done throughout the semester Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s) Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 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 Relates knowledge in the field of early childhood education to the knowledge in other fields. 5 2 Explains the theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of study at expert level. 5 3 Plans and executes a scientific research study. 5 4 Acts in accordance with the social, scientific, cultural and ethical standards when conducting a scientific research or concluding projects. 5 5 Describes and defines different scientific research methods and analyses used in social sciences. 5 6 Independently executes a study that requires expertise in his/her field. 5 7 Questions and inquires into the social and scientific topics in a critical manner and is open to new perspectives. 5 8 Presents a research study that s/he conducted in the field of early childhood education to a group of experts or non-experts orally, visually or in writing, 5 9 Thoroughly explains the educational and developmental issues related to early childhood education. 5 10 Defines, describes and explains teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 5 11 Explains the interactions among different disciplines related to her/his field of study. 5 12 Critically reviews and reflects on the national and international approaches to early childhood education. 5 13 Applies different teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 5 14 Works in a team and/or acts as a leader to solve problems in her/his field. 5 15 Executes studies in her/his field of study in accordance with the life long learning perspective. 5 16 Is sensitive to and follows the social and technological developments. 4 17 Utilizes the information and communication technologies effectively. 4 18 Proficiently uses one of the languages in the European Language Portfolio at the level that enables her/him understand the knowledge base related to her/his field of study, communicate orally and verbally. 5 * 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) 14 5 70     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 151 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.04 ECTS Credit: 6