EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (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
ECE5188-1 Master Thesis Fall 0 0 0 20

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to provide the student with the opportunity to independently research, evaluate, and appropriately present a study on a selected topic.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Apply appropriate research methods in line with theoretical, practical, or case studies within a specific field of study.

Evaluate research methods and findings, and effectively implement them within the research domain.

Write a coherent and satisfactory thesis as an outcome of a research process.

Course Content

As part of this research process, the student prepares a research study or an experimental investigation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Advanced Literature Review
2) Advanced Literature Review
3) Advanced Literature Review
4) Advanced Literature Review
5) Review
6) Review
7) Review
8) Review
9) Data Collection
10) Data Collection
11) Analysis and Evaluation of the Results
12) Analysis and Evaluation of the Results
13) Analysis and Evaluation of the Results
14) Analysis and Evaluation of the Results

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Rudestam, K. E., & Newton R. R. (2000). Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process. Sage Publications: UK

Sharp, J. A., Peters, J., & Howard, K. (2002). The management of a student research project. Gower: Aldershot.
References: Rudestam, K. E., & Newton R. R. (2000). Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process. Sage Publications: UK

Sharp, J. A., Peters, J., & Howard, K. (2002). The management of a student research project. Gower: Aldershot.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Final 1 % 100
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 100
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Study Hours Out of Class 1 250 250
Project 1 500 500
Total Workload 750

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) Students will be able to create developmentally and culturally appropriate early childhood learning environments that encourage individual and collaborative learning. 5
2) Students will be able to integrate knowledge of child development and learning, subject-matter/disciplinary content, interdisciplinary themes, research and inquiry methods to early childhood pedagogy. 5
3) Students will be able to use multiple tools and methods of early childhood assessments to continuously monitor and document children’s progress and to guide instruction. 5
4) Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, inquiry, creativity, initiative and innovation to solve a range of problems in everyday situations. 5
5) Students will be able to cooperate and collaborate with colleagues, families, community, other individuals and agencies in ways that contribute to development and learning of young children. 5
6) Students will be able to value diverse opinions, belief systems, cultures and contribution of others. 5
7) Students will be able to demonstrate competence in effective communication in written, spoken, nonverbal and electronic forms. 5
8) Students will be able to use English at B2 level to support personal and professional activities. 5
9) Students will be able to utilize appropriate pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills in planning, implementation, and evaluation of early childhood curriculum and services. 5
10) Students will be able to demonstrate commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism, lifelong learning, ethics, personal and professional growth. 5
11) Students will be able to access and analyze information from a variety of sources, including information and communication technology, to attain personal and professional goals. 5
12) Students will be able to demonstrate skills in self-discipline, time and information management, individual and team work in interdisciplinary projects. 5