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Course Description Course Name : Research Methods in Social Sciences I Course Code : OÖ 701 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET DOĞANAY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Comprehends the transformation of information and science concepts throughout historical process Understands the place and importance of scientific thinking method in understanding and investigating live events Explains the sources of information Obeys ethical rules in scientific research Explains the restrictions of scientific method in social studies Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the post-graduate students studying in education branches to solve a problem by using the scientific method, and to help them acquire a scientific stance towards life events. Course Contents : Basic concepts such as science, scientific method and research, finding problem and stating it in the research; stating the hypothesis, literature reviewing techniques; research models and data gathering techniques Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Knowledge, science and transformations of these concepts in the historical process Examination of relevant sources Question-answer and discussion 2 Knowledge, science and concept of research Examination of relevant sources Question-answer and discussion 3 Different paradigms for understanding social reality: Positivism and postpositivism Examination of relevant sources Question-answer and discussion 4 Different paradigms for understanding social reality: Positivism and postpositivism Examination of relevant sources. Homework 1 Question-answer and discussion 5 Ways to access information Examination of relevant sources. Homework 2 Question-answer and discussion 6 Ways to access information Examination of relevant sources Question-answer and discussion 7 Causality in science Examination of relevant sources Question-answer and discussion 8 Midterm exam Preparation for the exam Written exam 9 Science and scientists Examination of relevant sources. Homework 3 Question-answer and discussion 10 Science and scientists Examination of relevant sources Question-answer and discussion 11 Scientific ethics Examination of relevant sources Question-answer and discussion 12 Scientific ethics Examination of relevant sources Question-answer and discussion 13 The limitations of the scientific method in social sciences Examination of relevant sources. Homework 5 Question-answer and discussion 14 The limitations of the scientific method in social sciences Examination of relevant sources Question-answer and discussion 15 General evaluation of the course Review of the course Discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparation for the final Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  APA (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (Fifth Edition). Washington DC: APA.  Cohen L & Manion, L. (1998). Research methods in education (Fourth Edition). London: Routledge.  Eichelberger, R. T. (1989). Disciplined inquiry. Understanding and doing educational research. New York: Longman  Erdoğan, İ. (2003). Pozitivist metodoloji: Bilimsel araştırma tasarımı, istatistiksel yöntemler, analiz ve yorum. Ankara: Erk Yayın Dağıtım  Gürsakal, N. (2005). Yeni bilim. htpp://homepage.uludag.edu.tr/~gursakal~7 adresinden 16.08. 2005 tarihinde alınmıştır  Karasar, N. (2002). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi. (11. Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık  Kaptan, S. (1982). Bilimsel araştırma ve istatistik teknikler. Ankara: Rehber Yayınları  Yıldırım, C. (1991). Bilim felsefesi (3. Basım). İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.  Balcı, A. (2001). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma: Yöntem, teknik ve ilkeler. (3. Baskı). Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık.  Borg, W. R. & Gall, M. D. (1989). Educational research: An introduction (Fifth Edition). New York: Longman.  Pears, D. (2004). Bilgi nedir? Çev. A. Güçlü. Bilim Ve Sanat. www.felsefelik.com/kitaplar/pears_david/9757298379 pdf adresinden 24. 09. 2007 tarihinde alınmıştır.  TÜBA (2002). Bilimsel araştırmada etik ve sorunları. Ankara: Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi yayınları  Yıldırım, A.& Şimşek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi 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 5 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 Relates knowledge in the field of early childhood education to the knowledge in other fields. 3 2 Explains the theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of study at expert level. 3 3 Plans and executes a scientific research study. 5 4 Acts in accordance with the social, scientific, cultural and ethical standards when conducting a scientific research or concluding projects. 5 5 Describes and defines different scientific research methods and analyses used in social sciences. 5 6 Independently executes a study that requires expertise in his/her field. 5 7 Questions and inquires into the social and scientific topics in a critical manner and is open to new perspectives. 5 8 Presents a research study that s/he conducted in the field of early childhood education to a group of experts or non-experts orally, visually or in writing, 5 9 Thoroughly explains the educational and developmental issues related to early childhood education. 2 10 Defines, describes and explains teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 2 11 Explains the interactions among different disciplines related to her/his field of study. 2 12 Critically reviews and reflects on the national and international approaches to early childhood education. 3 13 Applies different teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 2 14 Works in a team and/or acts as a leader to solve problems in her/his field. 3 15 Executes studies in her/his field of study in accordance with the life long learning perspective. 4 16 Is sensitive to and follows the social and technological developments. 5 17 Utilizes the information and communication technologies effectively. 5 18 Proficiently uses one of the languages in the European Language Portfolio at the level that enables her/him understand the knowledge base related to her/his field of study, communicate orally and verbally. 3 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 5 25     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 148 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92 ECTS Credit: 6