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Course Description Course Name : Master Thesis Course Code : SÖ1 701 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Sub-Level (Undergraduate Degree) Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks) ECTS : 24 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 Assoc.Prof.Dr. FİLİZ YURTAL Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZLEM KAF HASIRCI Asst.Prof.Dr. AYTEN PINAR BAL InstructorDr. AKIN EFENDİOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Determines a thesis topic to sudy in the field of classroom teaching. Examines boks,articles and other sources related to the thesis topic Investigates about the thesis topic by using scientific research methods Uses data gathering methods related to the thesis topic Gathers data from samples related to the thesis topic Analyses the data Describes the data Interprets the data in the aspect of his/her own interpretation and the previous research results as well as similar ones Writes the thesis study in the form of a scientific research report Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this course is to help students to investigate a topic by using a scientific research method in the field of classroom teaching. The course helps students on data gathering, anaysing the data and writing a research project. Course Contents : The contents of the course are to determine a subject of interest , the previously unexplored area of ,classroom teaching, to inquiry on literature review and scientific research methods. Also this course provides the knowledge on data gathering techniques, analysing the data, presenting the data and writing a thesis project 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 Scanning the thesis and summarizing Literature review on relavent subject and doing the peliminary work Discussion and lecture 2 Scanning the thesis and summarizing Literature review on relavent subject and doing the peliminary work Discussion and lecture 3 Scanning the thesis and summarizing Literature review on relavent subject and doing the peliminary work Discussion and lecture 4 Scanning the thesis and summarizing Literature review on relavent subject and doing the peliminary work Discussion and lecture 5 Discussing the problem statesment and statistical methods of outlined thesis Literature review on relavent subject and doing the peliminary work Group discussion 6 Discussing the problem statesment and statistical methods of outlined thesis Literature review on relavent subject and doing the peliminary work Group discussion 7 Discussing the problem statesment and statistical methods of outlined thesis Literature review on relavent subject and doing the peliminary work Group discussion 8 Summary of the articles published in journals in the last 5 years in relavent field Literature review on relavent subject and doing the peliminary work Discussion and lecture 9 Summary of the articles published in journals in the last 5 years in relavent field Literature review on relavent subject and doing the peliminary work Discussion and lecture 10 Writing problem statement, sub-problems, hypotheses and assumptions in an original project doing the peliminary work Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 11 Writing problem statement, sub-problems, hypotheses and assumptions in an original project doing the peliminary work Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 12 Writing problem statement, sub-problems, hypotheses and assumptions in an original project doing the peliminary work Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 13 Discussing of appropriate methods and determining the measurements doing the peliminary work Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 14 Scanning the articles on statistical analysis doing the peliminary work Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 15 Applying the project Preparing the necessary materials for application Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 16 Applying the project Preparing the necessary materials for application Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 17 Applying the project Preparing the necessary materials for application Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 18 Applying the project Preparing the necessary materials for application Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 19 Applying the project Preparing the necessary materials for application Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 20 Applying the project Preparing the necessary materials for application Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 21 Applying the project Preparing the necessary materials for application Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 22 Applying the project Preparing the necessary materials for application Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 23 Preparing the data for analysing Entering the data Lecture, discussion, question & answer 24 Anaysing the data Preparing the tables of analysis Lecture, discussion, question & answer, problem-solving 25 Anaysing the data Preparing the tables of analysis Lecture, discussion, question & answer, problem-solving 26 Writing the research report Revising and writing the introduction chapter Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 27 Writing the research report Writing updated theoretical framework of the study Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 28 Writing the research report Writing updated methodology chapter of the study Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 29 Writing the research report Writing updated methodology chapter of the study Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 30 Writing the research report Writing discussion chapter of the study Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 31 Writing the research report Writing conclusion part of the study Problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 32/33/34 Presenting the research report Preparing the presentation of the study Lecture, discussion, question & answer, problem-solving   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  national and international literature of the field Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 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 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. 3 3 Explains the theories of development and learning within the scope of primary education at 1st- 4th grades. 3 4 Clarifies teaching strategies, methods and techniques based upon the qualifications of graduation. 3 5 Explains the interaction among the disciplines related to the field. 4 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. 4 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. 5 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. 4 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. 5 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. 4 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. 5 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 20 280 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 70 70     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70 70     Final Exam 1 100 100 Total Workload: 590 Total Workload / 25 (h): 23.6 ECTS Credit: 24