Information Package / Course Catalogue
EDS 403 Scientific Research Experience I
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Education
Course Code EDS 403
Course Title in English Scientific Research Experience I
Course Title in Turkish Scientific Research Experience I
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Project
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 115 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites EDS 101 - Introduction to Educational Sciences
ELE 202 - Foundations of Teaching Numbers, Operations and Algebra | ELE 206 - Foundations of Teaching Numbers, Operations and Algebra
ELE 204 - Foundations of Teaching Geometry, Probability and Statistics | ELE 208 - Foundations of Teaching Geometry, Probability and Statistics
Expected Prior Knowledge Research Ethics
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn to understand basic concepts of research and its methodologies.
Course Description .
Course Description in Turkish Bilim ve temel kavramlar (olgu, bilgi, mutlak, doğru, yanlış, evrensel bilgi vb.), bilim tarihine ilişkin temel bilgiler, eğitim araştırmalarının temel ilkeleri, metodları ve paradigmaları. Eğitim alanında yapılan araştırmaları anlama ve değerlendirme.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

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Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date RUKİYE DİDEM TAYLAN ,
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. RUKİYE DİDEM TAYLAN

Course Contents

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Required/Recommended ReadingsEducational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Application by Geoffrey E. Mills, L. R. Gray (12th edition)
Teaching Methods.
Homework and Projects.
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseNone
Other ActivitiesNone.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 10
Application 1 % 15
Quiz(zes) 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterm(s) 1 % 15
Final Examination 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration tayland@mef.edu.tr

Office hours: Before and after class or by appointment

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 3 1 70
Project 3 10 2 36
Midterm(s) 1 8 1 9
Total Workload 115
Total Workload/25 4.6
ECTS 5