PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EDS2003 Scientific Research Methods Fall 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BURÇAK ÇAĞLA GARİPAĞAOĞLU
Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to basics of educational research. An overview of quantitative and qualitative approaches to social science research is offered. Topics in quantitative research include research design, sampling, and measurement. The discussion on qualitative research focuses on the comparison of quantitative and qualitative approaches as well as data collection and data analysis techniques in qualitative research.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course, students will;
o Increase their knowledge of the role of theory and research in education and in our lives.
o Increase their knowledge of alternative approaches to educational research.
o Increase their understanding of the variety of factors that need consideration in educational research.
o Improve their awareness of current issues in educational research.
o Increase their knowledge and awareness of ethical considerations in educational research.
o Improve their ability to comprehend and evaluate research findings in education.
o Improve their ability to plan research in education.
o Increase their appreciation of the importance of research in gaining knowledge.
o Increase their awareness of various perspectives on educational phenomena and problems, and their eagerness to learn and accept these different perspectives.

Course Content

Types of quantitative research; types of qualitative research; literature review; research question; stating research hypotheses; sampling; measurement; preparing a research plan; research ethics; data collection and analysis; interpretation of research results, and APA rules.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Scientific research. Difference between qualitative and quantitative research Chapters 1: Creswell, J. W. (2002). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative.
2) Literature review, research statement and research question Chapters 2-3: Creswell, J. W. (2002). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative.
3) Theoretical framework Chapter 5: Shank, G., & Brown, L. (2007). Exploring educational research literacy.
4) Hypotheses and variables Chapter 4: Creswell, J. W. (2002). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative.
5) Sampling Chapter 5: Gay, L.R., Mills, G.E., & Airasian, P. (2009). Educational research: Competencies for analysis and applications.
6) Instrument and survey Chapter 6: Gay, L.R., Mills, G.E., & Airasian, P. (2009). Educational research: Competencies for analysis and applications.
7) Observation and interview Chapter 7: Creswell, J. W. (2002). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative.
8) Data collection Chapters 5-7: Creswell, J. W. (2002). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative.
9) Data collection and ethic rules Chapters 5-7: Creswell, J. W. (2002). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative.
10) Quantitative data analysis Chapter 6: Creswell, J. W. (2002). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative.
11) Qualitative data analysis Chapter 8: Creswell, J. W. (2002). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative.
12) Research validity and reliability Web resources and course notes
13) Interpretation, reporting and APA Chapter 9: Creswell, J. W. (2002). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative.
14) Foundations of mixed method research Chapter 12: Shank, G., & Brown, L. (2007). Exploring educational research literacy.

Sources

Course Notes: Creswell, J. W. (2002). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
References: Shank, G., & Brown, L. (2007). Exploring educational research literacy. Routledge. London. Gay, L.R., Mills, G.E., & Airasian, P. (2009). Educational research: Competencies for analysis and applications. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill – Pearson.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 6 % 60
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 6 6 36
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 9 9
Total Workload 103

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) School counselors know and utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation methods in order to support the development of students and clients, to reveal their potential and provide services according the needs of the schools, differentiate different types of the assessment and know basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized measure. 5
2) School counselors have a principle of lifelong learning and development by supporting the well-being of an individual, and reflect this principles to all kinds of professional applications, personal life, philosophy of life, and the point of view of people. 4
3) School counselors develop new skills by using technology and IT skills, and use technology to development and prepare a comprehensive school counseling programs,to review literature, to keep records, to do a research, and data analysis. 3
4) School counselors know developmental theories (cognitive, emotional, physical, moral and spiritual) and concepts in life cycle and deeply aware of the impact of psychosocial and cultural factors on human development, propose solutions about developmental crises. 4
5) School counselors know the concept of multiculturality and realize the cultural needs of special groups (religion, ethnicity, political position, socioeconomic status, language, sexual preference, age group, individuals with special needs), make for all individuals to access easily to the school counseling program, and respond with interventions that are appropriate to cultural needs. 3
6) School counselors know the stages of change process withing the framework of counseling theories, exhibit effective counseling skills in determining proper purpose to the client and increasing their capacity to cope with life situations. 4
7) School counselors committed to the rules of professional ethics and legal obligations, and acts accordingly, inform people about ethical dilemmas, and continue professional development and competence according the ethics. 3
8) School counselors design, implement and direct a comprehensive and developmental school counseling programs, and present group guidance and group counseling activities and individual counseling services. 3
9) School counselors know strengths, limitations and personal characteristics of themselves in personal and professional fields, has the knowledge, skills and personal characteristic to be an effective professional staff, refresh professional knowledge continuously, take a supervision if it is necessary, provides support for the development of profession and advocate profession. 4
10) School counselors develops, implements, and evaluates crisis intervention programs in schools in crisis situations such as natural disasters and suicide, takes place in the interdisciplinary disaster works and provide psychological first aid services. 4
11) School counselors prepare consultation activities about guidance, developmental needs, problems, programs and school activities to individuals, parents, teachers, administrators, develop programs for groups and reach information resources. 4
12) School counselors know and apply research methods and statistical analysis; share research results with stakeholders and interpret them, benefit from the results of research while evaluating the program 5
13) School counselors keep records related to their implementations, introduces reference institutions to the parents and school staffs and helps the stakeholders to get support from these institutions. 4
14) School counselors recognize the current legal issues about special education, identify and directs individuals who need special education. 3
15) School counselors know education systems, learning approaches, factors that affect learning, develop critical thinking approach to the problems associated with education, include problem-oriented solutions in counseling program in order to improve students' development. 4