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
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 : Assist. Prof. ARZU BUYRUK GENÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. 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) 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.