Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PRED 400
Course Title
Research Project
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Action research. Quantitative research methods. Qualitative research methods. Mixed methods study. Case study research. Literature review. Data collection instruments and methods. Data analysis. Ethical issues. Research design to a contemporary primary education issue.
Course Objectives
This course aims to give prospective teachers an opportunity to perform a research project within the field of primary education according to an individual study plan, to summarize the results in a research report and present the results of the project.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- formulate a research question,
- choose relevant scientific literature and methods for his/her research project,
- perform the project work in an ethical correct manner,
- link between theoretical and practical knowledge about his/her research project.
- conduct a small-scale research project in primary education,
- discuss the research results with colleagues and senior researchers.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Peer Teaching
Scaffolding/Coaching
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Field Trips
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
In class tasks & Project
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Tülin Haşlaman
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 16 |
| Field Trips/Visits | 8 |
| Resource Review | 20 |
| Report on a Topic | 20 |
| Oral Presentation | 2 |
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