EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, PHD)
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
EDT6102	Qualitative Methods in Educational Research	Fall	3	0	3	9

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. SEZİN EŞFER ÖNDÜNÇ
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. KENAN DİKİLİTAŞ Prof. Dr. MEHMET SENCER ÇORLU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and perspective required to design qualitative research in the field of educational sciences. In other words, it seeks to convey the philosophical and theoretical foundations of qualitative research and outline the steps involved in a qualitative research process. Within this scope, the course aims for students to gain hands-on experience with the qualitative research process, analyze data according to qualitative research standards, and report their findings.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
You will gain the ability to understand the philosophical and theoretical foundations of qualitative research approaches and to select and apply appropriate methods.

You will develop the ability to effectively use data collection techniques such as interviews, focus group discussions, observations, and document analysis within a suitable research design.

You will acquire the competence to systematically analyze qualitative data using methods such as content analysis, thematic analysis, and descriptive analysis in accordance with scientific standards.

You will gain the ability to design a qualitative research study that aligns with research questions, organize data collection processes, and conduct these processes within ethical guidelines.

You will develop the skill to report research findings according to academic standards and express them effectively in written form.

You will enhance your ability to present findings effectively at academic meetings, conferences, or seminars and contribute to scientific discussions.

You will acquire an understanding of ethical principles in qualitative research and the ability to adhere to these principles.

You will gain the ability to interpret qualitative research findings within the context of existing literature, integrate research results into scientific discussions, and engage in critical thinking.

You will develop the ability to identify methodological, ethical, and practical challenges that may arise during the research process, devise solutions, and generate alternative approaches.

You will acquire the competence to critically analyze and refine the methods, tools, and techniques used in qualitative research processes.

You will gain the ability to collaborate in the qualitative research process, participate in academic discussions, and engage in interdisciplinary communication.

Course Content

Philosophy of Science, Qualitative Approach, Qualitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Design, Data Collection Techniques: Interviews, Focus Group Discussions, Observation, Document Analysis, Data Analysis Techniques: Content Analysis, Thematic Analysis, Descriptive Analysis, Validity and Reliability, Qualitative Research Ethics.

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Evaluation System

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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To comprehend current and advanced knowledge in the field of educational technology and being able to relate this knowledge information with education.	5
2)	To comprehend relations between Educational Technology and others disciplines and being able to state ideas concerning possible implementations in framework of these relations.	3
3)	To be able to evaluate, improve and design applications, methods generate new ideas which are innovative for educational technology.	3
4)	Being able to manage original research in educational technology using interdisciplinary perspective.	4
5)	Being able to investigate original issues within the frame of scientific research techniques as independently or in cooperation with others. Then being able to present the obtained results as research report.	3
6)	Being able to advocate original views in discussions in the field of educational technologies.	3
7)	Being able to communicate with experts in the field of educational technologies in written, orally and visually.	2
8)	Being able to create new ideas and techniques concerning educational technology using high level mental process such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.	3
9)	Being able to make contributions to the society in being an information society and sustaining this by following the emerging scientific, technological, social and cultural developments.	3
10)	To make contribution to solve social, scientific, cultural and ethic problems in issues related to e-learning technologies and promote development of these values.	3
11)	Being able to make contributions to the knowledge in the field by publishing a scientific article in the field of educational technologies at national or international journals.	4
12)	Being able to lead the situations when original and interdisciplinary problems are needed to be solved.	3