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Course Description Course Name : Special Area Course Course Code : BTE1 700 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : First 2 Year Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MAHMUT OĞUZ KUTLU Assoc.Prof.Dr. OZAN ŞENKAL Asst.Prof.Dr. MEHMET TEKDAL Asst.Prof.Dr. M.EMRE SEZGİN Asst.Prof.Dr. HABİBE ALDAĞ Res.Asst.Dr. MEHMET CAN ŞAHİN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows how to get access to the field-related resources published in Turkish or in other languages. Reaches and examines resources relevant to the thesis. Chooses a topic for the thesis. Reviews the literature relevant to the topic of the thesis. Identifies the variables to be investigated in the thesis by reviewing the relevant literature, Identifies a research problem. Determines the appropriate research method to investigate the research problem. Conducts a pilot study before the main study. Gets support and guidance from his/her supervisor throughout the process of writing the thesis. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main objectives of this course are to help the students to review the literature relevant to the topic of their thesis, to identify the variables, to choose the appropriate research methods to be used, and to provide them with the guidance and supervision they need to complete their thesis. Course Contents : Topic of the thesis, relevant literature, variables, appropriate research methods, sampling, data analysis and the writing process of the thesis. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecturer´s office   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Information about the content, the requirements, the methods and techniques that will be used, and the evaluation process of the course Related readings Question-answer, discussion 2 Information about reviewing literature in Turkish and in other languages Related readings Question-answer, discussion 3 Presentation of the field-related resources in terms of subject matter Related readings Question-answer, discussion 4 Presentation of the field-related resources in terms of research method Related readings Question-answer, discussion 5 Identifying the topics in the field that need to be investigated Related readings Question-answer, discussion 6 Choosing a topic for the thesis Related readings Question-answer, discussion 7 Reviewing the relevant literature Related readings Question-answer, discussion 8 Identifying the variables Related readings Question-answer, discussion 9 Choosing and defining the research problem Related readings Question-answer, discussion 10 Determining the suitable research method Related readings Question-answer, discussion 11 Sampling Related readings Question-answer, discussion 12 Determining the data collection methods Related readings Question-answer, discussion 13 Conducting a pilot study Related readings Question-answer, discussion 14 Evaluating the pilot study Related readings Question-answer, discussion 15 Planning the main research Related readings Question-answer, discussion 16 Evaluating the works done throughout the semester Related readings Question-answer, discussion   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 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 100 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 Takes responsibility for the dissemination of local and national developments in the field. 3 2 Supports the protection and learning of scientific and ethical values by considering them in his academic studies. 3 3 Transfers the developments in the other fields to the field of instructional technologies. 3 4 Creates a productive cooperative working environment and maintains it by developing an insight into the behavior of stakeholders. 3 5 Defines the unified structure of instructional technologies with other related fields. 3 6 Lists the applications of scientific research and related statistical techniques in the field of educational technology. 4 7 Follows the scientific developments in the field of educational technology, and implements them in his professional practice. 4 8 Follows the current problems and practices, identifies the knowledge and skills which will be required in the next stage and takes on new learning tasks. 3 9 Can supply or develop systems, methods, or tools to reduce the workload. 1 10 Interprets, develops and evaluates the strategies, policies and implementation plans related to the issues about the future of the field. 3 11 On the basis of qualifications acquired at undergraduate level, integrates and defines sub-areas of instructional technology, at the level of expertise. 4 12 Applies the processes of analysis, design, development, and evaluation on the basis of knowledge of instructional technologies. 3 13 Uses scientific research and statistical techniques in the area of classical applications of educational technology. 5 14 Evaluates the current complex theoretical problems in the scope of instructional technologies with integrity by understanding their multi-dimensional causes. 3 15 Develops a plan related to the solutions of complex, theoretical and current problems in the field, implements the plan and evaluates the results with a scientific perspective. 4 16 Takes personal responsibility in solving problems related to/in the field. 4 17 Communicates effectively with the students, teachers, school administrators, families and individuals in the study group . 1 18 Has foreign language knowledge to review the international resources in the field . 2 * 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 50 50     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 0 0 0 Total Workload: 148 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92 ECTS Credit: 6