| 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 | EN | ||||||
| Type of Course | Project | ||||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | ||||||
| Semester | Summer School | ||||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | 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. Student will apply concepts learned in EDS 403 for their own research under the supervision of the professor. | ||||||
| Course Description in Turkish | - |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon 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) 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. |
| 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 | MELİKE ACAR , June 2018 |
| Course Coordinator | MELİKE ACAR |
| Semester | Summer School |
| Name of Instructor | Assoc. Prof. Dr. EZGİ TOPLU DEMİRTAŞ |
| 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 project 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. | ||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
acarmel@mef.edu.tr 212 395 3747 Office hours: Before and after class or by appointment |
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| 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 | ||||||