QUA6999 Qualifying ExamBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, PHD)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
QUA6999 Qualifying Exam Spring 0 0 0 30

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The Doctoral Qualifying Exam prepares students to demonstrate mastery of their field's core knowledge and advanced topics. It aims to assess students' analytical skills, critical thinking, and readiness to pursue independent research. This exam also ensures that candidates can synthesize knowledge across disciplines relevant to their research focus.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of core and specialized areas related to the doctoral field of study.
Apply critical thinking to synthesize and evaluate key theories, concepts, and methodologies.
Exhibit readiness for independent research by identifying and addressing complex research questions.

Course Content

The course includes preparation for core subject areas and advanced topics relevant to the student’s doctoral research. Activities involve literature review, identifying key theories and methodologies, and addressing gaps in knowledge. The syllabus culminates in comprehensive written and/or oral examinations designed to evaluate academic readiness.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Exam Preparation
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14) Exam Preparation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Program Courses
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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 14 53 742
Final 1 5 5
Total Workload 747

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) To comprehend current and advanced knowledge in the field of educational technology and being able to relate this knowledge information with education.
2) To comprehend relations between Educational Technology and others disciplines and being able to state ideas concerning possible implementations in framework of these relations.
3) To be able to evaluate, improve and design applications, methods generate new ideas which are innovative for educational technology.
4) Being able to manage original research in educational technology using interdisciplinary perspective.
5) Being able to investigate original issues within the frame of scientific research techniques as independently or in cooperation with others. Then being able to present the obtained results as research report.
6) Being able to advocate original views in discussions in the field of educational technologies.
7) Being able to communicate with experts in the field of educational technologies in written, orally and visually.
8) Being able to create new ideas and techniques concerning educational technology using high level mental process such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
9) Being able to make contributions to the society in being an information society and sustaining this by following the emerging scientific, technological, social and cultural developments.
10) To make contribution to solve social, scientific, cultural and ethic problems in issues related to e-learning technologies and promote development of these values.
11) Being able to make contributions to the knowledge in the field by publishing a scientific article in the field of educational technologies at national or international journals.
12) Being able to lead the situations when original and interdisciplinary problems are needed to be solved.