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Course Description Course Name : Master Thesis Course Code : BTE1 701 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks) ECTS : 24 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. M.EMRE SEZGİN Assoc.Prof.Dr. OZAN ŞENKAL Asst.Prof.Dr. MAHMUT OĞUZ KUTLU Asst.Prof.Dr. MEHMET TEKDAL Asst.Prof.Dr. HABİBE ALDAĞ Res.Asst.Dr. MEHMET CAN ŞAHİN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identifies a thesis topic in the field of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies Reviews books, articles and other sources relevant to the topic of the thesis. Investigates the topic by using scientific research methods. Uses data collecting tools appropriate for the topic of the thesis. Collects data from an appropriate sample for the thesis. Analyses the data. Presents the results of data analysis. Interprets and discusses the results in the light of previous research. Writes the thesis as a scientific research paper. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to enable the students to choose and investigate a topic in Computer Education and Instructional Technologies with scientific research methods, to collect and analyse data, to present and interpret the results in the light of previous research results, and to write a scientific research report. Course Contents : Identifying a thesis topic in Computer Education and Instructional Technologies, reviewing relevant books, articles and other sources, scientific research methods, data collection tools, data analysis, presentation and interpretation of results, writing the thesis as a scientific research paper. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecturer´s office   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 2 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 3 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 4 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 5 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 6 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 7 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 8 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 9 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 10 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 11 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 12 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 13 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 14 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 15 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 16 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 17 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 18 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 19 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 20 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 21 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 22 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 23 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 24 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 25 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 26 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 27 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 28 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 29 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 30 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 31 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion 32/33/34 Writing a master´s thesis Review of resources Meeting with the supervisor, discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  All of the articles and books related with chosen research topic. 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 4 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 Takes responsibility for the dissemination of local and national developments in the field. 2 2 Supports the protection and learning of scientific and ethical values by considering them in his academic studies. 3 3 Transfers the developments in the other fields to the field of instructional technologies. 3 4 Creates a productive cooperative working environment and maintains it by developing an insight into the behavior of stakeholders. 3 5 Defines the unified structure of instructional technologies with other related fields. 3 6 Lists the applications of scientific research and related statistical techniques in the field of educational technology. 3 7 Follows the scientific developments in the field of educational technology, and implements them in his professional practice. 3 8 Follows the current problems and practices, identifies the knowledge and skills which will be required in the next stage and takes on new learning tasks. 3 9 Can supply or develop systems, methods, or tools to reduce the workload. 2 10 Interprets, develops and evaluates the strategies, policies and implementation plans related to the issues about the future of the field. 3 11 On the basis of qualifications acquired at undergraduate level, integrates and defines sub-areas of instructional technology, at the level of expertise. 3 12 Applies the processes of analysis, design, development, and evaluation on the basis of knowledge of instructional technologies. 3 13 Uses scientific research and statistical techniques in the area of classical applications of educational technology. 2 14 Evaluates the current complex theoretical problems in the scope of instructional technologies with integrity by understanding their multi-dimensional causes. 2 15 Develops a plan related to the solutions of complex, theoretical and current problems in the field, implements the plan and evaluates the results with a scientific perspective. 3 16 Takes personal responsibility in solving problems related to/in the field. 2 17 Communicates effectively with the students, teachers, school administrators, families and individuals in the study group . 2 18 Has foreign language knowledge to review the international resources in the field . 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) 14 5 70     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 20 280 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 30 120     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70 70     Final Exam 1 70 70 Total Workload: 610 Total Workload / 25 (h): 24.4 ECTS Credit: 24