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  Course Description
Course Name : Master Thesis

Course Code : EGT1 701

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks)

ECTS : 24

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MERAL ATICI KILIÇ
Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA CENKSEVEN ÖNDER
Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEDİHA SARI
Prof.Dr. ŞÜKRAN KILBAŞ KÖKTAŞ
Prof.Dr. SONGÜL SONAY GÜÇRAY
Prof.Dr. TURAN AKBAŞ
Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET DOĞANAY
Asst.Prof.Dr. SABAHATTİN ÇAM
Asst.Prof.Dr. MEHMET BİLGİN
Asst.Prof.Dr. MEMET KARAKUŞ
Asst.Prof.Dr. FATMA SADIK
Asst.Prof.Dr. BİRSEL AYBEK
Asst.Prof. METEHAN ÇELİK
Instructor İSMAİL SANBERK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identifies a thesis topic to be studied in educational sciences (psychological counseling and guidance or curriculum and instruction)
Examines books, articles and other materials regarding selected thesis subject.
Investigates the thesis subject by using scientific research methods.
Uses data collecting tools appropriate for thesis subject.
Collects data from sample appropriate for thesis subject.
Analyses the data collected.
Describes the results derived from the analysis.
Interprets the results in the framework of previous research results and her/his own ideas.
Writes a thesis as scientific research report.

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 is to help students to investigate a topic selected in educational sciences (Psychological Counseling and Guidance or Curriculum and Instruction), to collect and analyse data, to describe and interpret results in the light of previous research results and her/his own ideas and to write thesis as a scientific research report.

Course Contents : This course covers identification of thesis topic in educational sciences, review of related books, articles and materials, scientific research methods, data collection tools, analysis of results, description and interpretation of results, writing up process of thesis as a scientific research 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 Explanation of general information about the course and expectations from students Literature review Research and analysis
2 Review of literature to determine the subject of the thesis Literature review Research and analysis
3 Determining of the subject of the thesis Literature review Research and analysis, discussion
4 Review of books, articles and other materials in the field was selected as the subject of the thesis Literature review Research and analysis
5 Review of books, articles and other materials in the field was selected as the subject of the thesis Literature review Research and analysis
6 Determining of the objectives and sub-objectives of the thesis Literature review Research and analysis, discussion
7 Determining of the scientific research methods that appropriate for subject of thesis Literature review Research and analysis, discussion
8 Determining of the appropriate population and sampling Literature review Research and analysis, discussion
9 Determining of the appropriate data collection tools. Literature review Research and analysis, discussion
10 Preparing of the data collection tools. Literature review and applications for the thesis Developing measurement tool
11 Data collection and analysis of data Applications for the thesis Data analysis methods
12 Reveal of the findings Preparation of the report Preparation of the report
13 Discussion of findings Literature review and applications for the thesis Research and analysis, discussion, Preparation of the report
14 Preparation of the thesis report Literature review and applications for the thesis Research and analysis, discussion, Preparation of the report


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  All national and international articles, books, conference papers and theses
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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. 4
2 Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole 5
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. 3
5 Uses and develops individual assessment techniques. 2
6 Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciencies within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. 3
7 Gains knowledge and experience about the appliations which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. 3
8 Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. 1
9 Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. 0
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. 3
14 Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. 4
15 Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. 4
16 Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. 1
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. 0
20 Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. 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 12 168
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 25 350
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 70 70
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0
    Final Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload: 588
Total Workload / 25 (h): 23.52
ECTS Credit: 24