EAP5187 SeminarBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING (TURKISH, THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EAP5187 Seminar Fall 0 0 0 10

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Prerequisites: EAP5188-1 - Yüksek Lisans Tezi
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ATAKAN ATA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BURÇAK ÇAĞLA GARİPAĞAOĞLU
Assoc. Prof. SİNEM VATANARTIRAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to explain the steps of conducting a scientific research.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Understand the research process
- Realize the important components in the research process
- Read and write academic research papers
- Conduct a research from the first step till the end
- Associate research process with related areas

Course Content

science and common sense - hallmarks of scientific research - choosing a research topic, Literature survey, Problem definition, Theoretical framework Variables, Null & Alternative hypothesis Directional & Nondirectional, Research types: Exploratory, Survey, Experimental, Measurement, operational definition Validity and reliability, Visa, Primary and Secondary Data Collection Methods, Data collection methods; Interview, Observation, Questionnaire design, Overview of Univariate, bivariate, multivariate analysis, Report writing

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Research types
2) Literature Survey
3) Research Design
4) Problem definition
5) Theoretical framework Variables
6) Null & Alternative hypothesis Directional & Nondirectional
7) Measurement: Validity and reliabilit
8) Primary and Secondary Data Collection Methods
9) Data collection methods; Interview, Observation, Questionnaire design
10) Data analysis
11) Report writing and presentation
12) Report writing and presentation
13) Presentation
14) Presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Zigmund, William G. ; Business Research Methods ;The Dryden Press, 1997
Malhotra Naresh K. ; Basic Marketing Research; Applications to Contemporary Issues; Prentice Hall 2002
References:
Sekaran, Uma; Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach; John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1992 Canada.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 10
Project 1 10 10
Homework Assignments 2 8 16
Total Workload 162

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Evaluate and apply the theories related to assessment, measurement, quality assurance and accountability systems in educational administration. 4
2) Develop awareness and deep understanding of administrative theories, and leadership; higher education finance, law, and planning and history of educational administration and will be able to discuss on these concepts. 4
3) Integrate learning activities, such as writing reports, problem-solving projects and simulation exercises, methods and techniques for career planning and university catalog analysis. 4
4) Identify concepts related to the most recent information, tools and other scientific sources of educational administration and leadership from the perspectives of national and international standards and use these concepts in their school lives. 5
5) Understand the roles, functions, and interrelationships among schools major constituents, including students,teachers, school administrators, staff, alumni and parents and reflect these into their own experiences. 4
6) Promote diversity initiatives within educational settings. 5
7) Understand developmental theories and develop ideas on these theories. 5
8) Evaluate current educational policies in the context of its possible impact on the future of schools. 4
9) Understand main theories and concepts of educational administration and economy and apply these for the analysis and development of educational systems. 5
10) Understand professional ethics principles in the field and discuss on the practices at schools. 4
11) Critically evaluate research in the field of educational administration and apply their expertise to the further development of educational administration in both national and international platforms. 4
12) Plan and conduct action research studies to implement emerging practices and policies in educational administration and share the results of the data analysis with the community 5