GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Research Methods in Education/EB108
Course Title: Research Methods in Education
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Course Semester 4 Type of The Course Compulsory
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Knows the basic concepts of research methods.
Explains the principles of research methods.
Plans the research process
Knows the general characteristics of data collection tools.
Analyze the data
Access to articles, theses and databases.
Explain research models
Explain quantitative and qualitative research designs.
Sampling, data collection, data analysis in qualitative research; explain the validity and security of qualitative research.
Prepare research report in accordance with research principles and ethics according to evaluate the article or thesis.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Basic concepts of research methods
2. Week  Principles of research methods
3. Week  Research process (recognizing the problem, identifying the problem and sample, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting the results)
4. Week  General characteristics of data collection tools
5. Week  Access to articles, theses and databases
6. Week  Research models and types
7. Week  Midterm Exam
8. Week  Basic paradigms in scientific research
9. Week  Quantitative and qualitative research designs.
10. Week  Quantitative and qualitative research designs.
11. Week  Sampling, data collection, data analysis in qualitative research
12. Week  Validity and safety in qualitative research
13. Week  Article or thesis review, evaluation and presentation
14. Week  Reviewing, evaluating and presenting articles or theses
15. Week  Preparing research report in accordance with research principles and ethics
16. Week  Final exam
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
25
 Assignment
1
25
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
50
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
2
28
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
0
0
 Reading Tasks
3
4
12
 Searching in Internet and Library
3
3
9
 Material Design and Implementation
0
0
0
 Report Preparing
2
2
4
 Preparing a Presentation
3
3
9
 Presentation
3
3
9
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
2
2
4
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
3
3
9
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
0
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
84
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.36
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Has sufficient knowledge of the basic concepts of geography and the geography is dominated by the methodology and understand the philosophy of science.
2Legislation relating to the profession, knowing their rights, act in accordance with basic principles and values.X
3Theory of regions, the model explains the principles and generalizations, generalizations of the basic principles of geography, light, event, establishes the relationship between geography and other sciences to explain phenomena and geographical processes.X
4Located in the geography of science concepts, theories, models, principles, generalizations, lesson plans and activities directed toward methods and techniques. Makes planning lessons on the internal and external applications for geography.X
5The design of the teaching-learning process, taking into account the presence, level ready students.X
6Geography education - education selects and uses technology necessary for teaching activities.X
7Individual differences of students, active participation, social interaction, selects the most appropriate teaching methods and techniques, taking into account factors such as the achievements of the school and environmental conditions.X
8Contemporary issues in the context of teaching and learning approaches determine the permanent and effective learning-oriented teaching materials.X
9Planning, problem solving and decision making skills in preparation for the development of the project and will have the ability to manage.X
10Students taking into account the multifaceted nature, various measurement and evaluation techniques for evaluating the process until the product is used in an effective way.X
11Do research in order to access information sources, databases and other information resources, evaluate the accuracy and timeliness of the information obtained from different sources ..X
12Have and use geographical inquiry skills in education.
13Information and Communication Technologies in level to support other teachers who can teach the courses and their knowledge of software and hardware; The use of information and communication technologies and communicate using these technologies.X
14Would dominate the use of geographic information system for teaching geography.
15Make regulations relating to land work skills.
16Will have positive attitudes toward nature and people.X
17Geography able to use foreign resources required for foreign language teaching and learning and have the skills to communicate with colleagues.X
18Adheres to professional and ethical rules and has the responsibility to take part in collaborative applications.X
19Produces projects aimed at solving current problems of the society and the teaching profession while playing or while working another job, researchers or data collection source of data, analysis, interpretation, dissemination social stages, scientific, observe the professional and ethical valuesX
20Ability to organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility and have the ability to apply them.X
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