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Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Fall Semester | ||||
Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
Department | TEKLİF EDİLEN MATEMATİK EĞİTİMİ (TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS) | ||||
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
Name of Lecturer | DENİZ KAYA (denizkaya@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
Objectives of the Course | |||||
This course aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge of scientific research approaches and methods and to gain awareness about conducting scientific research within the framework of ethical rules. |
Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
LO-1 | Knows the basic concepts in scientific research. |
PO-4 Uses scientific research methods and techniques within the framework of scientific and analytical thinking skills at the level of being able to conduct scientific research independently. PO-6 Gains scientific and mathematical thinking skills and uses this knowledge in relevant fields. PO-8 Evaluates new information in the field with a systematic approach. PO-16 Has ability to use databases and other information resources related to the field. |
Examination Performance Project |
LO-2 | Can explain the importance of scientific research. |
PO-4 Uses scientific research methods and techniques within the framework of scientific and analytical thinking skills at the level of being able to conduct scientific research independently. PO-8 Evaluates new information in the field with a systematic approach. PO-14 Explains her thoughts logically using mathematical language. PO-15 Has ability to use written and oral academic language at a level that can present content knowledge and skills in academic environments. |
Examination Performance Project |
LO-3 | Can explain the stages of the scientific research process. |
PO-6 Gains scientific and mathematical thinking skills and uses this knowledge in relevant fields. PO-10 Has the skills to collect data, evaluate data with appropriate methods and compare these methods with qualitative and/or quantitative scientific research related to mathematics teaching field and/or other disciplines. PO-16 Has ability to use databases and other information resources related to the field. PO-17 Has ability to use information and communication technologies effectively in teaching mathematical concepts. |
Examination Performance Project |
LO-4 | Can do scientific research. |
PO-2 Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques and measurement and evaluation methods related to the teaching profession and the field. PO-4 Uses scientific research methods and techniques within the framework of scientific and analytical thinking skills at the level of being able to conduct scientific research independently. PO-10 Has the skills to collect data, evaluate data with appropriate methods and compare these methods with qualitative and/or quantitative scientific research related to mathematics teaching field and/or other disciplines. PO-17 Has ability to use information and communication technologies effectively in teaching mathematical concepts. |
Examination Performance Project |
LO-5 | Can report on the subject researched and presented regarding scientific research. |
PO-6 Gains scientific and mathematical thinking skills and uses this knowledge in relevant fields. PO-14 Explains her thoughts logically using mathematical language. PO-15 Has ability to use written and oral academic language at a level that can present content knowledge and skills in academic environments. PO-16 Has ability to use databases and other information resources related to the field. |
Examination Performance Project |
LO-6 | Becomes aware of ethical rules in scientific research and can prevent unethical behavior. |
PO-4 Uses scientific research methods and techniques within the framework of scientific and analytical thinking skills at the level of being able to conduct scientific research independently. PO-14 Explains her thoughts logically using mathematical language. PO-19 Contributes to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the field and supports the development of these values. |
Examination Performance Project |
PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
Course Contents | ||
This course inculudes science, nature of science, foundations of scientific research, research problem definition, types of scientific research, characteristics of a scientific research, variables and sampling methods, data collection tools, validity and reliability, qualitative research, quantitative research, the concept and basic principles of research ethics, unethical behavior and ethical violations during the research process and reporting of scientific research. | ||
Weekly Course Content | ||
Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
1 | Science and ways to access information | Explaining, discussing, working in pairs |
2 | Nature of research approaches | Narration, source scanning, question and answer |
3 | Research problem and features | Lecturing, skill development, interviewing |
4 | Variable types, sample selection methods and hypotheses | Narration, source scanning, discussion |
5 | Literature review, entering various databases and scanning theses and articles with appropriate keywords | Narration, source scanning, discussion |
6 | Methods, experimental and correlational studies and their characteristics under the quantitative research approach | Explaining, demonstrating, question and answer |
7 | Methods under the quantitative research approach, causal comparison and survey studies | Article review, case study, narration |
8 | mid-term exam | |
9 | Case study, ethnographic studies | Article review, case study, narration |
10 | Phenomenographic study, action research | Article review, discussion, narration |
11 | Meta-Analysis and meta-synthesis studies | Demonstration, article review |
12 | Validity and reliability in research | Demonstration, article review |
13 | Data collection tools and data analysis | Article review, case study, narration |
14 | Ethical and unethical behavior in scientific research | Individual study, narration, discussion |
15 | Reporting of scientific research | Article review, narration, discussion |
16 | final exam | |
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
1 | Cohen, L., Manion, L. ve Morrison, K. (2011). Research methods in education (7th ed.). London: Routledge Publishing. | |
2 | Creswell, J. W. (2018). Nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Beş yaklaşıma göre nitel araştırma ve araştırma deseni (M. Bütün & S. B. Demir, Çev.) (4. baskı). Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi. | |
3 | Marshall, C. ve Rossman, G. B. (2016). Designing qualitative research (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishing. | |
4 | Miles, M. B. ve Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: An expanded sourcebook (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishing. | |
5 | Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (2016). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (10. baskı). Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık. | |
6 | Yin, R. (2017). Durum çalışması araştırması uygulamaları (3. baskı). (İ. Günbayı, Çev.). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. | |
Required Course instruments and materials | ||
Lecture notes and auxiliary resources, smart board or projector, pc or tablet |
Assessment Methods | |||
Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
Other assessment methods | |||
1.Oral Examination | |||
2.Quiz | |||
3.Laboratory exam | |||
4.Presentation | |||
5.Report | |||
6.Workshop | |||
7.Performance Project | 16 | 1 | 60 |
8.Term Paper | |||
9.Project | |||
final exam |
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 | 4 | 14 | 56 |
c) Performance Project | 3 | 7 | 21 |
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 | 3 | 7 | 21 |
mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Own study for final exam | 0 | ||
final exam | 0 | ||
0 | |||
0 | |||
Total work load; | 183 |