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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311145 | Planning Research in Child Development | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Anlatım, soru cevap, tartışma |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Filiz ERBAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Scientific method, types of research, problem formulation, sample selection, data collection tools, validity and reliability, ethical principles, interpretation of findings, and reporting techniques.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to contribute to the training of researchers who can plan, collect, analyze, and report scientific research processes in the field of child development.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Related to the field of child development concepts, theories, and national and international practices and relationships between the concepts knows | 5 |
| P2 | Training programmes related to the field of child development, teaching methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation. | 5 |
| P4 | Develops original ideas, products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, monitors and evaluates the process. | 5 |
| 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 |
| P3 | Uses effective communication, intervention methods and different approaches that may be required in guidance and counseling work for families. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. | P.5.1 | 7 |
| O2 | Has the ability to prepare reports within the framework of ethical values. | P.5.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Observes scientific and ethical principles in studies related to his/her field. | P.5.4 | 1,7 |
| ** 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 | finition and importance of scientific research W |
| 2 | Types of research: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods |
| 3 | Problem identification and hypothesis generation |
| 4 | Universe and sample selection |
| 5 | ta collection tools and their characteristics W |
| 6 | ncepts of validity and reliability W |
| 7 | ncepts of validity and reliability W |
| 8 | hical principles and consent processes W |
| 9 | Types of data analysis |
| 10 | Writing and presenting findings in tables |
| 11 | Preparing discussion and conclusion sections |
| 12 | Organizing references and APA style |
| 13 | Writing a full-text research report |
| 14 | Writing a full-text research report |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Aysel Aziz, Writing and Presenting Research, Hiperlink Publications. |
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 | 2 | 7 | 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 | P5 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. | 5 |
| O2 | Has the ability to prepare reports within the framework of ethical values. | 5 |
| O3 | Observes scientific and ethical principles in studies related to his/her field. | 5 |