Child Development
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI094
Course Name: research methods
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. AYLİN KERİME BİBERCİ
Course Lecturer(s): HİLAL ÇAKAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: In the context of the importance of scientific method in the modern world, providing the necessary information about the stages and types of scientific research, making it easier to make sense of scientific writings in terms of linguistic, formal and contextual, and to enable them to solve problems or make researches and report related to the field of study.
Course Content: Definition of Science, Basic Concepts, Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collecting Methods, Research Process, Measuring and Scaling, Sampling, Data Analysis, Research Proposal, Ethic.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) 1. Define the concepts of scientific research
2) 2. List the stages of scientific research.
3) 3. Identify appropriate research methods and techniques for specific issues or problems
4) 4. Develops comments and suggestions in the context of the findings of the research
5) 5. Reports his research with the steps of scientific method and general pass writing rules

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is Science? -
2) Bilimsel Araştırmalar ile ilgili Temel Kavramlar -
3) Research Process and Data Collection -
4) Data collection techniques-Quantitative -
5) Data collection techniques-Qualitative -
6) Measuring and Scaling -
7) Sampling -
8) MIDTERM EXAM -
9) Reliability and validity concepts -
10) Quantitative Data Analysis -
11) Qualitative Data Analysis -
12) Research Proposal, Literature Review -
13) Preparation of research report -
14) Ethical principles in scientific research -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Bulunmamaktadır.
References: Creswell. J.W. (2016). Araştırma Deseni. Çeviri: Selçuk Beşir Demir.
Kurtuluş, K. (2010). Araştırma Yöntemleri. Türkmen Kitapevi.
Kıncal, R.Y. (2015). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Nobel Akademik
Yayıncılık.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic.
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively.
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility.
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments.
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development.
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions.
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance.
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development.
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family.
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development.
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices.
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development.
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic. 1
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively. 1
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility. 1
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments. 1
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development. 1
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions. 1
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance. 1
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development. 1
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family. 1
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development. 1
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices. 1
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development. 1
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 1
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 1
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development. 1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 13 13
Midterms 4 31
Final 4 31
Total Workload 117