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Course Description Course Name : Qualitative Research in Social Studies II Course Code : OÖ 736 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Conducts each qualitative data collection techniques successfully Presents the findings through qualitative data analysis methods in a scientific and interesting way Discusses the finding thoroughly by using appropriate literature and makes appropriate inferences. Applies qualitative data analysis methods succesfully Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach how to apply qualitative data collection techniques and qualitative analysis methods, how to present the findings and how to discuss the findings. Course Contents : Qualitative data collection techniques, Qualitative analysis methods, Writing reports, qualitative discussion and evaluation of the findings. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to the course content none Discusssion 2 Qualitaive data collection techniques (observation) Mack, N., Woodsong, C., MacQueen, K. M. Guest, G., ve Namey, E., (2005) Lecture and Discussion 3 Qualitaive data collection techniques (observation) Mack, N., Woodsong, C., MacQueen, K. M. Guest, G., ve Namey, E., (2005) Lecture and Discussion 4 Qualitaive data collection techniques (interview) Mack, N., Woodsong, C., MacQueen, K. M. Guest, G., ve Namey, E., (2005) Lecture and Discussion 5 Qualitaive data collection techniques (interview) Gillham, B. (2005) Lecture and Discussion 6 Qualitaive data collection techniques (Documan analysis) Gillham, B. (2005) Lecture and Discussion 7 Qualitaive data collection techniques (Documan analysis) Hume, L. and Mulcock, J. (Eds). (2004) Lecture and Discussion 8 Mid-term exam preparation for the exam take home 9 Organization and analysis of the data Hume, L. and Mulcock, J. (Eds). (2004) Lecture and Discussion 10 Organization and analysis of the data Hume, L. and Mulcock, J. (Eds). (2004) Lecture and Discussion 11 the problem of quality in qualitative research Davies, D. and Dodd,D. (2002) Lecture and Discussion 12 the problem of quality in qualitative research Davies, D. and Dodd,D. (2002) Lecture and Discussion 13 Presentation and discussion of the findings Darlington, Y., and Scott, D. (2002) Lecture and Discussion 14 Presentation and discussion of the findings Darlington, Y., and Scott, D. (2002) Lecture and Discussion 15 Presentation and discussion of the findings Darlington, Y., and Scott, D. (2002) Lecture and Discussion 16/17 Final preparation for the exam take home   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Davies, D. and Dodd,D. (2002) Qualitative Research and the Question of Rigor. Qual Health Res 12: 279  Darlington, Y., and Scott, D. (2002) Qualitative research in practice Stories from the field. Australia: Allen & Unwin  Gillham, B. (2005) Research Interviewing. The Range of Techniques. New York:Open University Press.   Hume, L. and Mulcock, J. (Eds). (2004) ANTHROPOLOGISTS IN THE FIELDCases in Participant Observation. New York: Columbia University Press  Mack, N., Woodsong, C., MacQueen, K. M. Guest, G., ve Namey, E., (2005) Qualitative Research Methods: A Data Collector’s Field Guide. North Carolina: Family Health International 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 2 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. 0 2 Explains the theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of study at expert level. 0 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, 3 9 Thoroughly explains the educational and developmental issues related to early childhood education. 0 10 Defines, describes and explains teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 0 11 Explains the interactions among different disciplines related to her/his field of study. 0 12 Critically reviews and reflects on the national and international approaches to early childhood education. 3 13 Applies different teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 0 14 Works in a team and/or acts as a leader to solve problems in her/his field. 4 15 Executes studies in her/his field of study in accordance with the life long learning perspective. 3 16 Is sensitive to and follows the social and technological developments. 0 17 Utilizes the information and communication technologies effectively. 0 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) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 5 65 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 144 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76 ECTS Credit: 6