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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Special Studies |
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| Course Code |
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İÖ1 700 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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First 2 Year |
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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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Instructor ÖZGECAN TAŞTAN KIRIK
Asst.Prof.Dr. NURİ EMRAHOĞLU
Asst.Prof.Dr. FATİH MATYAR
Asst.Prof.Dr. MUZAFFER ÖZCAN
Asst.Prof. OSMAN GÜLNAZ
Asst.Prof.Dr. SEDAT UÇAR
Prof.Dr. BÜLENT ÇUKUROVA
Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUZAFFER SÜMBÜL
Instructor ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI
Prof.Dr. SONGÜL TÜMKAYA
Asst.Prof.Dr. MUZAFFER SENCER BULUT ÖZSEZER
Assoc.Prof.Dr. PERİHAN DİNÇ ARTUT
Assoc.Prof.Dr. KAMURAN TARIM GÖZÜBATIK
Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYTEN İFLAZOĞLU SABAN
Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZLEM KAF HASIRCI
Assoc.Prof.Dr. FİLİZ YURTAL
Asst.Prof.Dr. AYTEN PINAR BAL
InstructorDr. AKIN EFENDİOĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns how to reach the field-related resources published in Turkish or in any foreign languages.
Reaches and examines resources related to thesis.
Determines which subject has not been studied and need to be studied in the field.
Determines the thesis topic.
Investigates related resources related to research topic.
As a result of examining the related literature, determines variables to be investigated in thesis topic.
Identifies a research problem
Writes the introduction section of the thesis by using books, articles etc. related to the research problem.
Determines research methods to be used to investigate the research problem.
Conducts a pilot study before the main study.
Asks for the academic advisor´s help in the process of preparing the thesis.
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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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The main purpose of this course is to help students examine the literature related to thesis subject to be studied, and identify variables of thesis subject and research methods to be used. This course also aims to provide scientific guidance for students and support them during the process of preparing their thesis. |
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| Course Contents |
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Subject of the thesis, related literature, related variables, appropriate research methods, sample selection, analysis of data and the writing process of the thesis. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Lecturer´s office |
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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 |
Giving information about the content of the course, the studies which will be carried out, methods and techniques that will be used and evaluation process of the course. |
Examination of resources related to the course. |
Research and analysis |
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2 |
Giving information about investigating Turkish and foreign literature |
Examination of resources related to the course |
Research and analysis |
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3 |
Presentation of the field-related resources examined in terms of subject matter |
Preparation of a presentation report |
Preparation of report |
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4 |
Presentation of the field-related resources examined in terms of research method |
Preparation of a presentation report |
Presentation |
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Determining the subject matters that need to be investigated in the field |
Literature review |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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6 |
Deciding on the thesis topic |
Literature review |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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7 |
Investigating the literature related to the thesis topic |
Literature review |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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Identification of the research problem |
Literature review |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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Determining the suitable research method for the research |
Literature review |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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10 |
Determining the sample |
Literature review |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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11 |
Determining the data collection methods. |
Literature review |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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12 |
Conducting the pilot study |
Literature review |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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13 |
Evaluating the pilot study and planning the main research |
Analysing the data |
Analysing the data |
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14 |
Evaluating the work done throughout the semester |
Revision of the works done throughout the semester |
Discussion |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Miles, B. M. & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis (2nd ed.). London: Sage Publications.
Robson, C. (1993). Real world research. Oxford: Blackwell Publications
Kvale, S. (1996). Interviews: An introduction to qualitative research interviewing. London: Sage Publications
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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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 |
Describes teaching strategies, methods and techniques at the level of expertise based on his/her undergraduate proficiency. |
0 |
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2 |
Defines scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences. |
4 |
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3 |
Explains Elementary Education and its basic principles. |
0 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development and learning theories within the scope of primary education. |
2 |
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5 |
Explains the interdisiplinary interaction in the field. |
0 |
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6 |
Explains the information in elementary education subject areas (Social Studies, Turkish, Science, Mathematics, etc.) at the level of expertise. |
3 |
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7 |
Relates information in the primary education field with the information in other fields. |
3 |
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8 |
Describes the theoretical and practical information in the field at a level of expertise. |
0 |
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9 |
Criticizes the applications in the elementary education field at national and international levels. |
3 |
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10 |
Plans and executes scientific research. |
4 |
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11 |
Applies teaching methods and techniques based on his/her knowledge obtained at undergraduate level. |
0 |
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12 |
Manages a study requiring expertise in the field independently. |
3 |
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13 |
Works in a team or leads the team in the situations that require solving field-related problems. |
0 |
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14 |
Questions scientific and social issues from new perspectives. |
3 |
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15 |
Conducts studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. |
2 |
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16 |
Follows the technological developments. |
3 |
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17 |
By supporting it with qualitative and quantitative data, student presents a scientific work carried out in the field of elementary education in a written, oral or visual way to people who are experts or not experts in the field. |
0 |
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18 |
Uses information and communication technologies effectively. |
3 |
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19 |
Uses the languages in European portfolio at a level which enables him/her to understand the information related to the field and to carry out written and oral communication. |
3 |
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20 |
Considers the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values while carrying out a scientific research or project or interpreting a study in the field. |
4 |
| * 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 |
5 |
70 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| 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 |
7 |
7 |
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Total Workload: | 138 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.52 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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