| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Qualitative Methods in Educational Research |
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| Course Code |
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SÖ 752 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. MUZAFFER SENCER BULUT ÖZSEZER
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understands the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods
Uses what they have learned about the qualitative research methods in the research process
Initiates the process of his / her own qualitative research
Collects qualitative data in his/her research
Analyses qualitative data in his/her own research project
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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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None |
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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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To teach perspectives about qualitative research in education, instructions and designs of qualitative research and methodology of qualitative research, techniques of data collection and analysis of data in qualitative research. |
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| Course Contents |
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Information about philosophy of qualitative research, information about designs of qualitative research and methodology, information about techniques, data collection and analysis of qualitative research in education. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Course room |
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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 |
Philosophy of science, and the key issues |
none |
Lecture and discussion |
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2 |
Placing the qualitative research in the tradition of scientific research, |
Writing an event evaluation with empahtic perspective |
Brainstorming, group discussion, question and answer |
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3 |
Types of qualitative research |
Literature inguiry on relavent topic |
Lecture Brainstorming, group discussion, question and answer |
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4 |
Types of qualitative research |
Literature inguiry on relavent topic |
Lecture Brainstorming, group discussion, question and answer |
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5 |
Types of qualitative research |
Literature inguiry on relavent topic |
Lecture Brainstorming, group discussion, question and answer |
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6 |
Process of qualitative research |
Literature inguiry on relavent topic |
Lecture Brainstorming, group discussion, question and answer |
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7 |
Sampling, reliability and generalization in qualitative research, |
Literature inguiry on relavent topic |
Lecture Brainstorming, group discussion, question and answer |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Exam preparation |
Written exam |
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9 |
Interview, focus group interview |
Preparation of interview question and doing an interview for possible qualitative research project |
Lecture Brainstorming, group discussion, question and answer |
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10 |
Observation |
Preparation of observation form and doing an observation for possible qualitative research project |
Lecture Brainstorming, group discussion, question and asnwer |
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11 |
Document review |
Document review for possible qualitative research project |
Lecture Brainstorming, group discussion, question and answer |
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12 |
Analysis of qualitative research |
Literature inguiry on relavent topic |
Lecture Brainstorming, group discussion, question and answer |
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13 |
Analysis of qualitative research |
Analyze the data obtained from earlier work (interview, observation and document review) |
Brainstorming, group discussion, question and answer |
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14 |
Examining articles and research reports on a qualitative study |
Literature inguiry on relavent topic |
Brainstorming, group discussion, question and answer |
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15 |
Preparing a research report and a general discussion on possible qualitative research project |
Literature inguiry on relavent topic |
Brainstorming, group discussion, question and answer |
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16/17 |
Final examination |
Exam preparation |
Written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Defines scientific research and analysis methods which are used in social sciences. |
5 |
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2 |
Refers to the 1st- 4th grades primary education class schedules and basic principles. |
0 |
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3 |
Explains the theories of development and learning within the scope of primary education at 1st- 4th grades. |
0 |
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4 |
Clarifies teaching strategies, methods and techniques based upon the qualifications of graduation. |
0 |
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5 |
Explains the interaction among the disciplines related to the field. |
4 |
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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. |
0 |
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7 |
Utilizes the combined information about class teaching and different areas. |
3 |
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8 |
Explains theoretical and practical knowledge of the field at a professional level. |
4 |
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9 |
Has a critical approach to the national and internatinal applications concerning the primary education. |
3 |
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10 |
Plans and executes a scientific research. |
5 |
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11 |
Conducts teaching methods and techniques by taking qualifications of graduation into account. |
0 |
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12 |
Performs the study required for expertise in their field independently. |
5 |
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13 |
Has the quality of leadership in situations related to problem solving in their field or organises teamwork. |
3 |
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14 |
Questions the scientific and social issues in a critical way, and welcomes new perspectives. |
3 |
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15 |
Conducts the studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. |
3 |
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16 |
Follows social and technological developments. |
0 |
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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 |
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18 |
Utilises information and communication technologies effectively. |
3 |
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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. |
4 |
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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). |
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