Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Education

Course Code

EDS 404

Course Title in English

Scientific Research Experience II

Course Title in Turkish

Bilimsel Araştırma Deneyimi-2

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Project

Level of Course

Advanced

Semester

Summer

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

122 hours per semester

Number of Credits

5 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

EDS 403 - Scientific Research Experience I

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

Research Ethics

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To learn to understand basic concepts of research and its methodologies.

Course Description

This course will focus on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data about a research problem relating to education, developmental psychology, and/or psychological counseling and guidance. Concepts of tests, measurements, and other qualitative or quantitative methodologies will be emphasized. Students will analyze data, interpret findings, and write a research article and prepare a poster presentation. Students will apply concepts learned in EDS 403 for their own research under the supervision of the professor.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Comprehend the critical evaluation of psychological and educational theories and research
2) Understand different research methodologies
3) Determine a research agenda
4) Develop and design a research plan
5) Exhibit professional competence in designing, writing, and present research materials using the 6TH EDITION APA format and style
6) Locate and evaluate research materials
7) Evaluate previous research on a self-selected topic of interest.

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
1) Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help.
2) Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment.
3) Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage.
4) Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs.
5) Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices.
6) Understanding of human relations and interaction.
7) Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies.
9) Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
10) Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development.
11) Sensitivity for different cultures, values and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments.
12) A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	Program Outcomes and Competences	Level	Assessed by
1)	Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help.	N
2)	Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment.	N
3)	Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage.	N
4)	Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs.	S	Project
5)	Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices.	N
6)	Understanding of human relations and interaction.	N
7)	Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences.	H	Project
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies.	S	Project
9)	Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.	N
10)	Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development.	S	Project
11)	Sensitivity for different cultures, values and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments.	S	Project
12)	A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education.	N

Prepared by and Date	MELİKE ACAR , June 2018
Course Coordinator	MELİKE ACAR
Semester	Summer
Name of Instructor	Asst. Prof. Dr. DERYA ALTINMAKAS

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Write a brief description of your educational role and or the role you desire, such as teacher, counselor, principal, or the specific higher education position and or any other preferred setting. What is the role of the scientific research skills in your desired position?
2)	Revision of the research proposals
3)	Data collection starts
4)	Data Entry: How to enter data in excel/SPSS
5)	How to analyze data: Descriptives
6)	Correlation
7)	ANOVA-MANOVA
8)	Multiple linear regression
9)	Writing the results
10)	Writing the discussion
11)	Final paper, peer review
12)	Final Paper, instructor review
13)	Preparing a poster
14)	Poster presentations
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

List of readings and indication whether they are required or recommended.

Teaching Methods

Students work independently on their research projects under the guidance of the course instructor. They will collect data for their research and work closely with their intern school community during the semester.

Homework and Projects

Graduation thesis

Laboratory Work

Non

Computer Use

Yes

Other Activities

Non

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Presentation	1	% 20
Paper Submission	1	% 80
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

acarmel@mef.edu.tr
212 395 3747
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	1	16			16
Homework Assignments	2	16	2		36
Total Workload					122
Total Workload/25					4.9
ECTS					5