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Course Description Course Name : Master Thesis Course Code : İÖ1 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. 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 Asst.Prof.Dr. ZEKİYE ÇAĞIMLAR 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 Instructor ÖZGECAN TAŞTAN KIRIK Asst.Prof.Dr. AYTEN PINAR BAL InstructorDr. AKIN EFENDİOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Student identifies a thesis topic to be studied in elementary education (math education, science education and social studies education) Examines books, articles and other materials regarding selected thesis topic. Investigates the thesis topic by using scientific research methods. Uses data collecting tools appropriate for the thesis topic. Collects data from samples appropriate for thesis topic. Analyzes the data. Describes results derived from analysis. Interprets results in the light of previous research results and her/his own ideas. Writes thesis as a scientific research report. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : İÖ 701 Research Methods in Social Sciences I İÖ 702 Research Methods in Social Sciences II Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to help students to investigate a topic selected in elementary education (math, science and social studies education), collect and analyse data, to describe and interpret results in the light of previous research findings and her/his own ideas, and finally to write thesis as a scientific research report. Course Contents : Identification of thesis topic in elementary education, literature review of related books, articles and materials, scientific research methods, data collection tools, analysis of results, description and interpretation of results, the process of writing the thesis as a scientific research report. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecturer´s room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Studying for Master thesis Literature review 2 Studying for Master thesis Literature review 3 Studying for Master thesis Literature review 4 Studying for Master thesis Literature review 5 Studying for Master thesis Literature review 6 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 7 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 8 Presentation of mid-term report about master thesis Preparation of mid-term report about master thesis 9 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 10 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 11 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 12 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 13 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 14 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 15 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 16 Presentation of semester report about master thesis Preparation of semester report about master thesis study 17 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 18 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 19 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 20 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 21 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 22 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 23 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 24 Presentation of mid-term report about master thesis Writing mid-term report about master thesis study 25 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 26 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 27 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 28 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 29 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 30 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 31 Studying for Master thesis Literature review Applications for the thesis 32/33/34 Presentation of master thesis Writing master thesis   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s) Required Course Material(s)  All national and international articles, books, conference papers and theses   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 Describes teaching strategies, methods and techniques at the level of expertise based on his/her undergraduate proficiency. 3 2 Defines scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences. 5 3 Explains Elementary Education and its basic principles. 4 4 Explains the theories of development and learning theories within the scope of primary education. 2 5 Explains the interdisiplinary interaction in the field. 3 6 Explains the information in elementary education subject areas (Social Studies, Turkish, Science, Mathematics, etc.) at the level of expertise. 5 7 Relates information in the primary education field with the information in other fields. 3 8 Describes the theoretical and practical information in the field at a level of expertise. 5 9 Criticizes the applications in the elementary education field at national and international levels. 4 10 Plans and executes scientific research. 5 11 Applies teaching methods and techniques based on his/her knowledge obtained at undergraduate level. 3 12 Manages a study requiring expertise in the field independently. 5 13 Works in a team or leads the team in the situations that require solving field-related problems. 2 14 Questions scientific and social issues from new perspectives. 4 15 Conducts studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. 4 16 Follows the technological developments. 4 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. 5 18 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 4 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. 4 20 Considers the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values while carrying out a scientific research or project or interpreting a study in the field. 5 * 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 1 70 70     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70 70     Final Exam 1 100 100 Total Workload: 590 Total Workload / 25 (h): 23.6 ECTS Credit: 24