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Course Description Course Name : Scientific Research Methods Course Code : GK 411 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. HABİBE ALDAĞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : explains relation among the resources of knowledge, scientific knowledge and scientific thinking explains research classification and methods explains the differences between qualitative and quantitative methods of research defines research problem explains sampling methods explains data collection tools and processes in social sciences defines reliability and validity in social science research explains the parts in research report evaluates a research article based on scientific research criterions explains the relation between proffesional and scientific ethic Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : 26790 Content and Learning Management Systems Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to provide prospective teachers with necessary skills and knowledge in planning, conducting and reporting a research in social sciences. This course focuses on such main issues as the nature of scientific inquiry, phases of educational research, intellectual property rights and ethics in educational research, forming research questions, data collection and analyses techniques and preparing a research report. Course Contents : Knowledge types, research clasification, research scientific method of research, research ethics, problem identification, sampling methods, data collection techniques, qualitative and quantitative research designs, APA reporting Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The ways of knowledge, knowledge sources, scientific knowledge Review of basic concepts Discussions 2 Quantitative methods Related readings Lecture, question answer 3 Qualitative research methods Related readings Lecture, question answer 4 Explaining the differences between qualitative and quantitative methods Related readings, analysis Analysis, discussion 5 Defining research problems in social sciences Related readings Analysis, discussion 6 Explanation of Sampling methods Related readings Lecture, question -answer 7 Data collection tools nd processes in social sciences Related readings Lecture, question-answer, 8 Mid-term Related readings Written exam, multiple choice, short question-answer etc. 9 Explaining the concept of reliability and validity in researches done in social sciences Related readings Analysis, discussion 10 Explaining the necessary parts in research report Related readings and analysis of research articles Analysis, discussion 11 Evaluating a research article based on scientific research criteria Related readings and analysis of research articles Analysis, discussion 12 Evaluating a research article based on scientific research criteria Related readings and analysis of research articles Analysis, discussion 13 Proposing a research idea in our field Related readings and analysis of research proposals Discussion, presentation 14 Explaining the relation between professional and scientific ethic Related readings Discussion 15 Review Related readings Question-answer, discussion 16/17 FINAL EXAM Related readings Written exam, multiple choice, short question-answer etc.   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö.E., Karadeniz, Ş. ve Demirel, F. (2011). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri (8.baskı). Türkiye. Pegem.  Sönmez, V. Alacapınar, F. (2010) Örneklendirilmiş Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Anı Yayıncılık. 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 5 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 Utilize concepts and applications of scientific research and basic statistics, which are the basis of scientific thinking, for the conditions in the scope of the field and related fields. 4 2 Explain sub-fields of instructional technologies and integral structure of its process and also its relation to the other fields. 2 3 Put forward the complex structure of the problems related to learning and teaching for the given situations based on the knowledge of instructional technologies and related fields. 2 4 Develop a plan, apply the plan and assess the results based on scientific view for the solution of the problems presented in the scope of the field or related fields. 3 5 Put forward new products or processes on the basis of components of instructional technologies, computer science, for the related situations. 2 6 Develop a personal proposal, a product or a group of processes for the solution of a problem related to the field as an indicator of the skills of working independently and taking responsibility. 2 7 Take responsibility of an individual or group projects and accomplishing his/her undertaken missions. 1 8 Follow current problems and applications and determining information and skills to undertake learning missions for the following stage. 3 9 Explain the integral structure of instructional technologies and information technologies or computer science applications. 2 10 Explain concepts that constitutes the basis for scientific thinking in the scope of the field and the related fields. 5 11 Apply the processes of analysis, design, development, and evaluation on the basis of knowledge of instructional technologies. 2 12 Utilize information technologies and computer science applications in order to create an effective and productive learning environment. 1 13 Apply the solution for the problem on the basis of scientific and ethical values when she/he confronts a learning problem. 4 14 Build a healthy communication with students, teachers, school administration, and the individuals in the study group. 1 15 Comprehend a foreign language in order to follow the international resources that can be utilized for the solution of problems related to the field. 1 16 Take responsibilities for the distribution and dissemination of the developments in the field on local or national range. 2 17 Act on the basis of scientific and ethical values in her/his works and also support preservation and learning of these values. 4 18 Develop and evaluate strategic views on topic related to the future of the field. 3 19 Transfer related progresses in other related fields to the field of instructional technologies. 3 20 Create and maintain a cooperative and productive working environment by developing an insight related to the behaviors of the shareholders. 1 * 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 5 4 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 80 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.2 ECTS Credit: 3