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Course Description Course Name : Research Methods Course Code : FGK407 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SEDAT UÇAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : explains the importance of research lists the differences between various research methods. reviews the literature Criticizes the previous research from ethical perspective Develops a problem statement and writes research questions or hypothesis Designs research methods to solve the research questions. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : FTÖ307 Statistics Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Students are able to understand research methods by planning and conducting an action research. Course Contents : Research methods, instruments, data collection, analysis, and writing the report. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is science? Scientific Methods. Educational Research None Lecture, question-answer 2 Research Methods, Process of Research, Ethic. 1. Part (Büyüköztürk, Ş. and others) Lecture, question-answer, discussion. 3 Problem Statement Research Question Literature Review 2.Part (Büyüköztürk, Ş. and others ) Lecture, quesion-anser, discussion. 4 Sampling İnvestigate an article you pick. (Group study) investigation of an article in terms of problem, research question, literature review. Lecture, question-answer, discussion. 5 Data collection tools 3. Part (Büyüköztürk, Ş. and others). Write your own problem statement. Lecture, question-answer, discussion. 6 Data collection tools 4. Bölüm (Büyüköztürk, Ş. Ve diğerleri). First draft of literature review. Lecture, quesion-anser, discussion. 7 Discussion about research questions or hypothesis. 4.Part(Büyüköztürk, Ş. and othersi). Write the research questions or hypothesis based on the problem statement you developed. Lecture, quesion-answer, discussion. 8 Midterm None 9 Quantitative research a. Experimental b. Correlation 5.Part(Büyüköztürk, Ş. and others) Determine the sample Lecture, question-answer, discussion. 10 c. Descriptive d. Causal comparative 5. Part (Büyüköztürk, Ş. and others). Determine the research method. Lecture, question-answer, discussion. 11 Qualitative research a. Discourse analysis b. Case study c. Action research 6. Part (Büyüköztürk, Ş.and others). Lecture, quesion-anser, discussion. 12 Writing the research results 6. Part (Büyüköztürk, Ş. and others). Lecture, question-answer, discussion. 13 İndividual meetings 7.Part (Büyüköztürk, Ş.and others). Lecture, question-answer, discussion. 14 Presentations Hand in the written report Presentation 15 Presentations Hand in the written report Presentation 16/17 Final Exam None   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Şener Büyüköztürk, Ebru Kılıç Çakmak, Özcan Erkan Akgün, Şirin Karadeniz, Funda Demirel (2009).Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Pegem Akademi, Ankara. Required Course Material(s)  Niyazi Karasar (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Nobel Yayıncılık.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. 0 2 Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. 0 3 Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. 4 4 Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. 3 5 Explains application areas of science in everyday life. 4 6 Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. 5 7 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 5 8 Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. 2 9 Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . 5 10 Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. 0 11 Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. 0 12 Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. 5 13 Has life-long learning awareness. 3 14 Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. 0 15 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 0 16 Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education. 0 17 Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . 0 18 Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. 0 19 Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values 0 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 20 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 101 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.04 ECTS Credit: 4