EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (TURKISH, NONTHESIS)
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 : Assoc. Prof. ARZU BUYRUK GENÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. BETÜL TARHAN ALKAN
Assist. Prof. 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.

Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course
-Case Study
-Technology Assisted Learning
-Reading
-Simulation
-Individual Study
-Cooperative Learning

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course objectives, basic principles, guidelines
2) Basic transformations in scientific research methods
3) The place of qualitative research in the scientific research tradition
4) Qualitative research designs
5) Qualitative research process, ethics and sampling
6) Interview and focus group discussion
7) Qualitative data analysis
8) Qualitative data analysis
9) Midterm
10) Validity, reliability, case study
11) Common errors in mixed method and qualitative research
12) Presentations
13) Student presentations
14) Student presentations

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

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 35
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 35
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 10 140
Presentations / Seminar 1 5 5
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 193

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) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. 3
2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related. 3
3) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. 3
4) To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines. 3
5) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. 4
6) To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 4
7) To be able to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, to develop them and take action to change them when necessary. 4
8) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning. 4
9) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. 2
10) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields related to the field and to evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 2
11) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. 3
12) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 2
13) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 2
14) Being able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field. 2