EDUCATIONAL DESIGN AND EVALUATION (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
EDE5115 Current Research in Educational Design Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. NİHAL YURTSEVEN
Recommended Optional Program Components: -
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to educate students about all the components that are the subject of the design and to inform them about the research that has recently taken place in educational design.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
A student who successfully completes this course will have information about teaching design, assessment and evaluation, classroom management, individual differences in learning, education of gifted students and current research on foreign language teaching.

Course Content

Current research on the sub-topics covered in educational design constitutes the content of this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course; introduction of the content and resources. -
2) Curricular Developments on Educational Design -
3) Formative Evaluation in Educational Design -
4) Development in Instructional Technologies -
5) The Notion of Teacher As A Designer -
6) Action Research Studies in Educational Design -
7) Individual Differences in Learning -
8) Visa -
9) Current Teaching Methods in Educational Design -
10) Developments in Material Design -
11) Current Paradigms in Classroom Management -
12) Developments in Learning Environment Design -
13) The Education of the Gifted Students -
14) Current Implementations in Foreign Language Teaching -
15) Innovation in Educational Design -
16) Final -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: -
References: Creswell, J.W. (2011, 4th ed.). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research. Upper Saddle River (NJ, USA): Pearson Education International.

Denscombe, M. (2007, 3rd ed.). The good research guide for small-scale social research projects. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press.

Edelson, D.C. (2006). Balancing innovation and risk: Assessing design research proposals. In J. van den Akker, K. Gravemeijer, S. McKenney, & N. Nieveen (Eds.). (2006). Educational design research (pp. 100-106). London: Routledge.

Krathwohl, D.R. (1998, 2nd ed.). Methods of educational and social science research: An integrated approach. New York: Longman.

Penuel, W.R., Fishman, B.J., Cheng, B.H., & Sabelli, N. (2011). Organizing research and development at the intersection of learning, implementation, and design. Educational Researcher, 40(7), 331-337.

Reeves, T. (2000). Enhancing the worth of instructional technology research through “design experiments” and other developmental strategies. Paper presented at the AERA. Retrieved Oct. 17, 2013 from http://it.coe.uga.edu/~treeves/AERA2000Reeves.pdf

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 5 % 15
Presentation 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 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
Application 2 25 50
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentations / Seminar 2 3 6
Homework Assignments 5 6 30
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 200

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) Can develop effective teaching processes by using design principles in learning and teaching
2) Can create innovative educational environments by analyzing theories and models related to learning systems design.
3) Can develop valid and reliable measurement tools by grounding assessment and evaluation processes in education on scientific principles.
4) Can generate evidence-based solutions by conducting design and action research to support educational change.
5) Can evaluate new approaches and integrate them into practice by following current educational design research.
6) Can analyze assessment and evaluation methods in education to select and apply appropriate models.
7) Can analyze computer-based exam systems to develop technology-based assessment processes.
8) Can conduct comprehensive analyses by using multivariate research methods in educational evaluations.
9) Can develop and implement appropriate measurement tools to assess cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills.
10) Can gain a critical perspective on national and international educational measurement and evaluation by examining current developments.
11) Can manage instructional design and learning design processes to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
12) Can improve assessment and evaluation processes by utilizing data analytics and research techniques in education.
13) Can develop unique solutions for educational policies and learning systems by employing interdisciplinary approaches.
14) Can develop inclusive assessment and evaluation applications by adhering to ethical and fair evaluation principles in education.
15) Can conduct an original thesis study in the field of educational design and evaluation by using scientific research methods.
16) Can contribute to the field of education by sharing research findings on academic and professional platforms.