EPO602 - INTERDISIPLINARY RESEARCH SEMINAR

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
INTERDISIPLINARY RESEARCH SEMINAR EPO602 2nd Semester 0 2 0 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesProblem Solving
Other: Group Discussion  
Instructor (s)Prof. Nuray SenemoÄŸlu 
Course objectiveCreating an authentic product by evaluating the literature related with the development of curriculum in the world and Turkey, teaching and learning process, curriculum evaluation. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the course; students will be able to;
  2. Examine and evaluate the national and international level literature on Curriculum Development, teaching and learning process and program evaluation.
  3. Write a paper depending on the examined literature.
  4. Prepare a research proposal suitable to thesis subject.
Course ContentResearch, investigation and evaluation of developments in Turkey and the world,
Studies of thesis subject.
 
ReferencesKarasar, N. (1991). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler. Dördüncü Basım Ankara.
Fraenkel, J.R. ve N. Wallen. (2003). How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. Mc Graw Hill.
Baykul,Y. (1999). Ä°statistik: Metotlar ve Uygulamalar. Ankara.
Arıcı, H. (2001). İstatistik: Yöntemler ve Uygulamalar. Ankara:
Yıldırım, A. ve H. Şimşek. (1999). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi.
Hovardaoğlu, S. (2000). Davranış Bilimleri İçin Araştırma Teknikleri. Ankara: Ve-Ga Yayınları.
Kuş, E. (2003). Nicel-Nitel Araştırma Teknikleri. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
Balcı, A. (2009). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma. Ankara: Pegem A yayıncılık.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Examining the national and international level papers and thesis on the subjects of curriculum development, teaching and learning processes and curriculum evaluation.
Week 2Examining the national and international level papers and thesis on the subjects of curriculum development, teaching and learning processes and curriculum evaluation.
Week 3Examining the national and international level papers and thesis on the subjects of curriculum development, teaching and learning processes and curriculum evaluation.
Week 4Examining the national and international level papers and thesis on the subjects of curriculum development, teaching and learning processes and curriculum evaluation.
Week 5Examining the national and international level papers and thesis on the subjects of curriculum development, teaching and learning processes and curriculum evaluation.
Week 6Examining the national and international level papers and thesis on the subjects of curriculum development, teaching and learning processes and curriculum evaluation.
Week 7Examining the national and international level papers and thesis on the subjects of curriculum development, teaching and learning processes and curriculum evaluation.
Week 8Examining the national and international level papers and thesis on the subjects of curriculum development, teaching and learning processes and curriculum evaluation.
Week 9Examining the national and international level papers and thesis on the subjects of curriculum development, teaching and learning processes and curriculum evaluation.
Week 10Write a paper depending on the examined literature.
Week 11Write a paper depending on the examined literature.
Week 12Write a paper depending on the examined literature.
Week 13Prepare a research proposal suitable to thesis subject.
Week 14Prepare a research proposal suitable to thesis subject.
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application140
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation720
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes860
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application17070
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)717
Presentation / Seminar Preparation7428
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 14949
Total Workload30128210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Able to comprehend the basic concepts, principles and theories of curriculum development.    X
2. Able to interpret the basic concepts, principles and theories of teaching?learning processes.    X
3. Able to analyze the basic concepts, principles and approaches of curriculum development.    X
4. Able to comprehend the basic concepts and principles of scientific research methods.    X
5. Able to carry out a research in a scientific way both individually and with a team.     X
6. Able to develop curricula in different levels and disciplines that are qualified as to enable students comprehend the nature of science.    X
7. Able to design effective teaching and learning environments in different levels and disciplines that will enhance meaningful learning.     X
8. Able to assess the effectiveness of curricula in different levels and disciplines.    X
9. Able to design/assess life-long learning programs for adults to realize the requirements of life-long learning.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest