Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80310100 | Scientific Research Techniques | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | - |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | lecture, question and answer, individual and group work |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Berna BAYIR |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Berna BAYIR | B-B224 | [email protected] | 7416 |
Course Content
This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of scientific research, the research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods) and the properties of measurement tools. The course covers theoretical knowledge about research question and hypothesizing, sampling, the research ethics and reporting.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to explain the concepts of research techniques process, sampling methods, data collection methods and analyze and apply the processes of scientific research. Student will have the skills of research planning, hypothesizing, select appropriate data collecting tools, interpret collecting data and reporting. Contributing to the planning of interdisciplinary studies by taking into consideration the evidence-based practices is also aimed.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P4 | Develops original ideas, products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, monitors and evaluates the process. | 3 |
| P5 | Uses Turkish effectively and in accordance with its rules, follows national and international literature related to his/her field in his/her duties and responsibilities, and pays attention to ethical values. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Takes responsibility in individual and group work on issues related to his/her field. | P.4.4 | 3,5 |
| O2 | Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it. | P.4.1 | 3,5 |
| O3 | Uses technology effectively in the educational process. | P.4.2 | 2,3 |
| O4 | Examines the events and phenomena related to the field with scientific methods and techniques, reveals the problems. | P.4.3 | 3,5 |
| O5 | Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. | P.5.1 | 5 |
| O6 | Has the ability to prepare reports within the framework of ethical values. | P.5.2 | 3,5 |
| O7 | To be able to communicate by expressing his/her ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with the ability to work individually and make independent decisions. | P.5.3 | 5 |
| O8 | Observes scientific and ethical principles in studies related to his/her field. | P.5.4 | 3 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ethics in scientific research |
| 2 | Scientific research methods |
| 3 | Qualitative and quantitative research methods |
| 4 | Mixed research methods and techniques |
| 5 | experimental research |
| 6 | scientific research process |
| 7 | Identifying the problem |
| 8 | VISA EXAM |
| 9 | Research hypothesis, assumptions, limitations |
| 10 | Determining the research method |
| 11 | Determination of data collection tools |
| 12 | Analysis of research data |
| 13 | Writing and presenting the research report |
| 14 | FINAL |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç E., Akgün, Ö., Karadeniz Ş., Demirel, F. (2017). Scientific research methods (23rd ed.). Ankara: Pegem Akademi. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 226 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,53 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P4 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it. | 3 | - |
| O2 | Uses technology effectively in the educational process. | 5 | - |
| O3 | Examines the events and phenomena related to the field with scientific methods and techniques, reveals the problems. | 4 | - |
| O4 | Takes responsibility in individual and group work on issues related to his/her field. | 5 | - |
| O5 | Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. | - | 5 |
| O6 | Has the ability to prepare reports within the framework of ethical values. | - | 5 |
| O7 | To be able to communicate by expressing his/her ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with the ability to work individually and make independent decisions. | - | 5 |
| O8 | Observes scientific and ethical principles in studies related to his/her field. | - | 5 |