Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / FEN 507 - SCIENCE EDUCATION (MASTER)

Code: FEN 507 Course Title: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department SCIENCE EDUCATION (MASTER)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer DAVUT SARITAŞ (davutsaritas@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Learning theoretical foundation of qualitative method research, understanding and applying different types of qualitative method research, preparing a research proposal based onqualitative method research and applying it in the field of social sciences.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Explain the philosphical foundation of qualitative method research. PO-5 An MA student brings solutions to problems that require expertiser by using quantitative and qualitative scientific research methods.
PO-6 An MA student constructs a problem in his/her field, develops solutions, solves, evaluates the results and applies them when necessary.
PO-17 An MA student gathers data related to his/her field, evaluates and applies them and controls them by taking into consideration the social, scientific, ethical values and he teaches these values.
Examination
Performance Project
LO-2 Know and apply qualitative method research. PO-1 An MA student has theoretical and practical knowledge depending on his bachelor’s degree proficiencies on an expertise level on Turkish Education; improves and deepens this knowledge.
PO-3 An MA student uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained from his/her field and improves and deepens this knowledge.
PO-7 An MA student develops new strategic approaches and produces solutions by taking responsibility in complex situations that he/she does not anticipate to encounter in his field for applications.
LO-3 Know and apply sampling strategies in qualitative method research. PO-5 An MA student brings solutions to problems that require expertiser by using quantitative and qualitative scientific research methods.
PO-6 An MA student constructs a problem in his/her field, develops solutions, solves, evaluates the results and applies them when necessary.
PO-7 An MA student develops new strategic approaches and produces solutions by taking responsibility in complex situations that he/she does not anticipate to encounter in his field for applications.
PO-17 An MA student gathers data related to his/her field, evaluates and applies them and controls them by taking into consideration the social, scientific, ethical values and he teaches these values.
Examination
Performance Project
LO-4 Veri toplama ve analiz yöntemlerini bilir ve uygular. PO-1 An MA student has theoretical and practical knowledge depending on his bachelor’s degree proficiencies on an expertise level on Turkish Education; improves and deepens this knowledge.
PO-6 An MA student constructs a problem in his/her field, develops solutions, solves, evaluates the results and applies them when necessary.
PO-15 An MA student uses the computer softwares as well as IT and telecomunication technologies at a proficient level as required by his field.
PO-17 An MA student gathers data related to his/her field, evaluates and applies them and controls them by taking into consideration the social, scientific, ethical values and he teaches these values.
Examination
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Learning theoretical foundation of qualitative method research, understanding and applying different types of qualitative method research, preparing a research proposal based on qualitative method research and applying it in the field of social/educational sciences.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to the course: Its content, importance and rules
2 Major issues and controversies in the use of qualitative methods in the social sciences
3 Major issues and controversies in the use of qualitative methods in the social sciences
4 Cultural differences, level of abstraction and the advantages of qualitative methods.
5 Qualitative method research designs
6 Sampling strategies in qualitative method research
7 Sampling strategies in qualitative method research- Application
8 mid-term exam
9 Data collection strategies in qualitative method research
10 Data analysis in qualitative method research
11 Data analysis in qualitative method research- Application
12 Making inferences in qualitative method research
13 Presenting and evaluating the research proposal
14 Presenting and evaluating the research proposal
15 Presenting and evaluating the research proposal
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Sosyal/Eğitim Bilimlerinde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri Kitapları, Örnek Makaleler
Required Course instruments and materials
Internet Connected Smart Board/ Computer and Projector

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 20
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 14 2 20
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 14 42
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 2 11 22
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 14 28
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 180