EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (TURKISH, NON-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
CNG5002 Qualitative Research Methods 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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ATAKAN ATA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. BETÜL TARHAN ALKAN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SABİHA DULAY
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to acquire basic knowledge and skills for qualitative research that can be carried out in various situations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who are able to complete this course successfully;
1) Define qualitative research method
2) Define the ethical principles of a qualitative research
3) Know interdisciplinary working methods in a qualitative research
4) Using a qualitative research hypothesis, use data accumulation and analysis
5) Comments on qualitative data

Course Content

How qualitative studies are designed; qualitative approaches to research design (Story Analysis, Narrative, Theory Building, Culture Analysis, Case Study, Action Research); qualitative data collection and analysis; validity and reliability; reporting of the research; ethics in qualitative research.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Creswell, J.W. (2013) Nitel araştırma yöntemleri: Beş yaklaşıma göre nitel araştırma ve araştırma deseni (3. Baskıdan Çeviri, Çev. Ed. Bütün, M. ve Demir, S. B.). Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi

Yıldırım, A. & Şimşek, H. (2013). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. 9. Baskı. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.
References: Glesne, C. (2013) Nitel araştırmaya giriş. 2. Baskı (Çev. Ed. Ersoy, E & Yalçınoğlu, P.) Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.

Merriam, S. B. (2013) Nitel araştırma: Desen ve uygulama için bir rehber (3. Basımdan Çeviri, Çev. Ed. Turan, S.). Ankara: Nobel

American Psychological Association-APA. (2012). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th Ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Balcı, A. (2000). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma: yöntem, teknik ve ilkeler. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayınları.

Baş, T. ve Akturan, A. (2013). Nitel araştırma Yöntemleri: Nvivo ile nitel veri analizi. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.

Karasar, N. (2002). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları.

Patton, M. Q. (2014). Nitel araştırma ve değerlendirme yöntemleri. (3. Baskıdan Çeviri, Çev. Ed. Bütün, M. ve Demir, S. B.). Ankara: Pegem Akademi

Evaluation System

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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) 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.
2) Students will be able to create developmentally and culturally appropriate early childhood learning environments that encourage individual and collaborative learning.
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.
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) 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.
6) Students will be able to value diverse opinions, belief systems, cultures and contribution of others.
7) Students will be able to demonstrate competence in effective communication in written, spoken, nonverbal and electronic forms.
8) Students will be able to use English at B2 level to support personal and professional activities.
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.
10) Students will be able to demonstrate commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism, lifelong learning, ethics, personal and professional growth.
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.
12) Students will be able to demonstrate skills in self-discipline, time and information management, individual and team work in interdisciplinary projects.