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Course Description Course Name : Qualitative Research Methods I Course Code : PDR 745 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MERAL ATICI KILIÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods. Expresses characteristics of qualitative research method. Examines and evaluates a qualitative research study. Understands types of sample used in qualitative research. Says types of interview in qualitative research. Learns how to prepare interview schedule. Does a pilot study by using interview schedule. Expresses the types of observation. Prepares an observation form for a patricular topic. Does a pilot study by using an observation form. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : EGT 700 Special Area Course Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to enable the students to gain knowledge and develop skills in identifying differences between qualitative and quantitative methods, characteristics of qualitative methods, aims and types of qualitative research in educational sciences, preparation for and conducting observational and interview study and sample selection. Course Contents : The course covers differences between qualitative and quantitative methods, characteristics of qualitative methods, aims and types of qualitative research in educational sciences, preparation for and conducting observational and interview study and sample selection. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom for Master Students   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction of course content, instructional methods and techniques and assessment methods Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, discussion 2 Differences between qualitative and quantitative methods Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, discussion and brain storming 3 Characteristics of qualitative research method Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, discussion and brain storming 4 Sample selection and types of sample in qualitative research Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, discussion and brain storming 5 Interview and types of interview Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, discussion and brain storming 6 Preparation of interview schedule Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, discussion and sample case examination 7 Presentation of an interview schedule and evaluation of the schedule Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Discussion, oral presentation 8 Observation and types of observation Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Lecture, discussion and brain storming 9 Preparation of observation form Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Discussion, brain storming and sample case examination 10 Presentation of observation form and evaluation of the form Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Discussion,oral presentation and sample case examination 11 Pilot study of observation form Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Observation, oral presentation and sample case examination 12 Pilot study of interview schedule Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Interview, oral presentation and sample case examination 13 Evaluation of pilot study of observation form Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Oral presentation, discussion and sample case examination 14 Evaluation of pilot study of interview Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Oral presentation, discussion and sample case examination 15 Evaluation of course in terms of students´ outcomes, practices, instructional methods and techniques Review related books, articles and materials and making preparation for the topic Discussion, brain storming and assessment 16/17 Final exam Making preparation for final exam Exam and assessment   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Bogdan, R.C. & Biklen, S.K. (1992). Qualitative research for education: an introduction to theory and methods. London: Allyn and Bacon.  Miles, B. M. & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis (2nd ed.). London: Sage Publications.  Robson, C. (1993). Real world research. Oxford: Blackwell Publications.  Strauss, A. L. (1996). Qualitative analysis for social scientists. Cambridge University Press.  Strauss, A. & Corbin, J. (1990). Basics of qualitative research: Grounded theory procedures and technique.  Yıldırım, A. & Şimşek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi.  Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative evaluation and research methods. (2nd ed.) Newbury Park: Sage.  Kvale, S. (1996). Interviews: An introduction to qualitative research interviewing. London: Sage Publications.  Glesne, C. & Peshkin, A. (1992). Becoming a qualitative researchers: An introduction. London: Longman. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 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 On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualificatons, improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise. 4 2 Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole 3 3 Analyzes a scientific article in the field of educational sciences. 5 4 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of educational sciences. 2 5 Uses and develops individual assessment techniques. 5 6 Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciencies within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. 3 7 Gains knowledge and experience about the appliations which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. 0 8 Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. 0 9 Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. 4 10 Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of educational sciences with the field of application. 2 11 Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications. 0 12 Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. 0 13 Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. 3 14 Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. 0 15 Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. 0 16 Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. 2 17 Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. 2 18 Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. 3 19 Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. 3 20 Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. 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 4 52 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 20 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 161 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.44 ECTS Credit: 6