CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
SOC1001 | Methodology of Social Sciences | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. PINAR MELİS YELSALI PARMAKSIZ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. ULAŞ SUNATA ÖZDEMİR Prof. Dr. AYŞE NİLÜFER NARLI Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞEGÜL AKDEMİR |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
Course Objectives: | This course aims to explain the scientific approaches in Social Sciences. The meaning of science, scientific approaches, methodologies of research and issues of ethics are among the main subjects of this course. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; By the end of the course, students will be able to; 1. Recognise main methodological approaches. 2. Understand the relationship between theory and methodology. 3. Understand a variety of methods of social research. 4. Understand ethical issues in social research. 5. Start designing a research project. |
This course discusses different ways of doing research in social sciences, defines research and analyses methods and teaches the practical use of research methods. This course also aims to provide the students basic tenets of methodology in social sciences and to assist them using them in reading the existing sociological research and by using those in designing and conducting their own research projects. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction and course outline | |
2) | Science and Research | Weekly readings |
3) | Major Types of Social Research | Weekly readings |
4) | Theory and Research & Meaning of Methodology | Weekly readings |
5) | Quiz | |
6) | The Ethics of Social Research & Literature Review | Weekly readings |
7) | Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design | Weekly readings |
8) | Qualitative and Quantitative Measurements | Weekly readings |
9) | Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement | Weekly readings |
10) | Quiz | |
11) | Review of subjects | |
12) | Research Proposal Final Project Presentations | |
13) | Research Proposal Final Project Presentations | |
14) | Research Proposal Final Project Presentations |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Reading materials will be given weekly |
References: | Bailey, Kenneth D.. Methods of Social Research. Neuman, Lawrence W.. Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Quizzes | 2 | % 40 |
Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 30 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 6 | 84 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Project | 1 | 35 | 35 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 190 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. | 4 |
2) | To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. | 5 |
3) | To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. | 5 |
4) | To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. | 5 |
5) | To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, | 5 |
6) | To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. | 3 |
7) | To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. | 5 |
8) | To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. | 5 |
9) | To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. | 5 |
10) | To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. | 5 |
11) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | 5 |
12) | To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. | 5 |