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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Research Project II |
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| Course Code |
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O 404 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Determines a research problem
Conducts literature review using appropriate review techniques
Formulates research questions or hypothesis.
Determines the limitations of the study.
Explains and compares research models used in social sciences.
Determines the research model in accordance with the research problem.
Expains and utilizes data collection procedures used in social sciences.
Utilizes a sampling method appropriate to the research problem and aims of the research.
Organizes, presents and explains research findings.
Concludes and discusses research results.
Writes the research report in accordance with the publication manual.
Considers and acts appropriate to the ethics of research.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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MB 403 Counselling and guidance
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The main purpose of this course is to help students gain ability and experience planning, conducting and reporting an orijinal research study. Students, through these activities, will gain the skills to consider issues from multiple perspectives and propose evidence based solutions to the issues. |
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| Course Contents |
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Data entry, cleaning the data for outliers and skewness, data analyses, findings, discussing the results, report writing and presentation of the research. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Teaching faculty offices |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Planning the semester |
None |
Discussion |
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2 |
Data entry |
Examining methods of data entry |
Discussion |
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3 |
Data entry |
Examining methods of data entry |
Discussion |
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4 |
Cleaning data for outliers and skewness |
Examining methods of data analyses |
Presentation and discussion |
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5 |
Data analyses |
Examining methods of data analyses |
Presentation and discussion |
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6 |
Data analyses |
Examining methods of data analyses |
Presentation and discussion |
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7 |
Writing the results |
Examining the rules of reporting |
Presentation and discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term |
Preparing for the exam and reviewing the topics |
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9 |
Writing the results |
Examining the rules of reporting |
Presentation and discussion |
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10 |
Discussing the results |
Examining related literatüre and theories |
Presentation and discussion |
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11 |
Discussing the results |
Examining related literatüre and theories |
Presentation and discussion |
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12 |
Outlining the research report |
Examining research reporting rules and publication manuals |
Presentation and discussion |
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13 |
Writing the research report |
Examining research reporting rules and publication manuals |
Presentation and discussion |
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14 |
Writing the research report |
Examining research reporting rules and publication manuals |
Presentation and discussion |
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15 |
Writing the research report |
Examining research reporting rules and publication manuals |
Presentation and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparing for the exam and reviewing the topics |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Since different faculty members advise different reseach groups, each research group, based on their research problem and methods, has a different sets of recommended or required reading list.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. |
1 |
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2 |
Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. |
1 |
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3 |
Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. |
5 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. |
3 |
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5 |
Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. |
3 |
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6 |
Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. |
5 |
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7 |
Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. |
3 |
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8 |
Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. |
4 |
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9 |
Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. |
3 |
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10 |
Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. |
3 |
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11 |
Uses family involvement strategies actively. |
2 |
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12 |
Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. |
5 |
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13 |
Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. |
5 |
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14 |
Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. |
1 |
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15 |
Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . |
5 |
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16 |
Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. |
1 |
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17 |
Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. |
5 |
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18 |
Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
4 |
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19 |
Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. |
4 |
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20 |
Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 127 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.08 |
| ECTS Credit: | 5 |
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