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Course Description Course Name : Special Area Topics Course Code : SÖ1 700 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : First 2 Year Course Semester : Fall and Spring (52 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYTEN İFLAZOĞLU SABAN Prof.Dr. SONGÜL TÜMKAYA Asst.Prof.Dr. MUZAFFER SENCER BULUT ÖZSEZER Asst.Prof.Dr. ZEKİYE ÇAĞIMLAR Assoc.Prof.Dr. PERİHAN DİNÇ ARTUT Assoc.Prof.Dr. KAMURAN TARIM GÖZÜBATIK Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZLEM KAF HASIRCI Asst.Prof.Dr. AYTEN PINAR BAL InstructorDr. AKIN EFENDİOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes the ways in which to reach articles published in Turkish and other languages in the field of classroom teaching Reaches and examines the literature related to the field Determines which issues were not studied in Turkey and decides on which issues should be worked in the field of the subject Reaches and examines the relevant literature Decides on which variables will be addressed in the thesis with the thesis supervisor Determines a research problem and writes an introduction chapter Determines which method should be used to examine the problem. Makes a pilot study before the actual project Gets advices from the academic advisor related to the needed areas to study in the preparation process of the thesis Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course helps students to conduct an independent scientific and ethical study and to provide scientific guidance for finishing the findings of work and complete the study in a convincing way in a given period of time Course Contents : Literatur review techniques, research design, developing measurement devices, data analyse techniques, organisation and presentation of results, techniques for writing thesis report. 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 Provide information about content, methods and techniques to be used, assessment and planning the process Literature review Discussion and lecture 2 Provide information about content, methods and techniques to be used, assessment and planning the process Literature review Discussion and lecture 3 Provide information about content, methods and techniques to be used, assessment and planning the process Literature review Discussion and lecture 4 To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages, Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion and lecture 5 To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages, Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and problem-solving 6 To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages Using library and web sites (internet) for literature Discussion, lecture and problem based learning 7 To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages, Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and problem 8 To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages Using library and web sites (internet) for literature Discussion, lecture and problem based learning 9 To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages Using library and web sites (internet) for literature Discussion, lecture and problem based learning 10 Report submission on literature review relavent to the field Report preparation Discussion, lecture and problem based learning 11 Report submission on literature review relavent to the field Report preparation Discussion, lecture and problem based learning 12 Report submission on literature review relavent to the field Report preparation Discussion, lecture and problem based learning 13 Report submission on literature review relavent to the field Report preparation Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 14 Report submission on literature review relavent to the field Report preparation Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 15 Report submission on literature review especially about methodology relavent to the field Report preparation Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 16 Report submission on literature review especially about methodology relavent to the field Report preparation Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 17 Identifying the areas needed to do research in the field Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 18 Identifying the areas needed to do research in the field Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 19 Identifying the areas needed to do research in the field Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 20 To decide which area to do the research Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 21 To decide which area to do the research Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 22 Literature reviews on decided subject Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 23 Literature reviews on decided subject Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 24 Literature reviews on decided subject Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 25 Deciding to determine the variables in terms of the research subject Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 26 Deciding to determine the variables in terms of the research subject Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 27 Identification of the research problem Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 28 Writing an introduction chapter Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 29 Deciding a relevant method about the research problem Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 30 Identification of the sample Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 31 Identification of data gathering techniques Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 32 Preperation of data gathering tools Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 33 Preperation of data gathering tools Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 34 Pilot study Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 35 Pilot study Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 36 Evaluation of pilot study Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 37 Planning the main study Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 38 To do the main study (actual research) Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 39 To do the main study (actual research) Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 40 To do the main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 41 To do the main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 42 To do the main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 43 To do the main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 44 To do the main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 45 To do main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 46 Evaluate the main study Inquiry and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 47 Evaluate the main study Inquiry and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 48 Writing the study Inquiry and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 49 Writing the study Inquiry and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 50 Writing the study Inquiry and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 51 Presentation of the study Preparation of the presentation Presentatin of the project 52 Evaluation of the work done during the term Preperation of an evaluation report Question & Answer, discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Karasar, N. (2002). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi. (11. Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık  Borg, W. R. & Gall, M. D. (1989). Educational research: An introduction (Fifth Edition). New York: Longman  APA (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (Fifth Edition). Washington DC: APA.  Yıldırım, A.& Şimşek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi  Bogdan, R.C. & Biklen, S.K. (1992). Qualitative research for education: an introduction to theory and methods. London: Allyn and Bacon. 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 Defines scientific research and analysis methods which are used in social sciences. 5 2 Refers to the 1st- 4th grades primary education class schedules and basic principles. 0 3 Explains the theories of development and learning within the scope of primary education at 1st- 4th grades. 0 4 Clarifies teaching strategies, methods and techniques based upon the qualifications of graduation. 0 5 Explains the interaction among the disciplines related to the field. 0 6 Describes the teaching principles of the subject areas (Social Studies, Turkish, Science, Mathematics, etc.) of primary education at the 1st - 4th grades at a professional level. 3 7 Utilizes the combined information about class teaching and different areas. 4 8 Explains theoretical and practical knowledge of the field at a professional level. 0 9 Has a critical approach to the national and internatinal applications concerning the primary education. 5 10 Plans and executes a scientific research. 5 11 Conducts teaching methods and techniques by taking qualifications of graduation into account. 0 12 Performs the study required for expertise in their field independently. 5 13 Has the quality of leadership in situations related to problem solving in their field or organises teamwork. 0 14 Questions the scientific and social issues in a critical way, and welcomes new perspectives. 5 15 Conducts the studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. 3 16 Follows social and technological developments. 0 17 Conducts a scientific study in the field of primary education, and supporting with both qualitative and quantitative data submits the study to the experts and non-experts using written, oral and visual presentation techniques. 5 18 Utilises information and communication technologies effectively. 0 19 Speaks one of the languages in the European language portfolio fluent enough to understand knowledge related to the field and maintain oral and written communication. 3 20 Respects the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values while conducting a research and a project related to the field or interpreting a study. 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 20 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 0 0 0 Total Workload: 160 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.4 ECTS Credit: 6