Course Code & Number:

EDU 202

Course Title:

Research Methods

Level:

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits

Catalog Description:

Nature of research (ways of investigating, importance and value of research). Foundations of research (research questions, variables, hypothesis, ethics, literature, population, sample, and instruments, validity and reliability, data collection and analysis, and discussion). Research types and methods. Writing research proposals and reports. Nature of research (ways of investigating, importance and value of research). Foundations of research (research questions, variables, hypothesis, ethics, literature, population, sample, and instruments, validity and reliability, data collection and analysis, and discussion). Research types and methods. Writing research proposals and reports.

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE

Instructor:

Münevver İlgün Dibek

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to

* describe the basic components involved in educational research;

* differentiate various types of research methodologies;

* outline the steps of an educational research process;

* demonstrate skills in formulating research questions, selecting samples, conducting a review of literature, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting findings;

* discuss the use of action research in education, and

* prepare a brief research proposal.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Scaffolding/Coaching
Demonstrating
Inquiry
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Brainstorming
Guest Speakers
Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam
Quiz/Homework
Written Project
Others: Entry cards, group research exercises

Student Workload:

Lectures
28
hrs
Course Readings
10
hrs
Exams/Quizzes
14
hrs
Team Meetings
20
hrs
Assignments
14
hrs

Prepared By:

Tülin Haşlaman