ECE799 - PREPARATION TO DOCTORATE PROFICIENCY EXAM

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PREPARATION TO DOCTORATE PROFICIENCY EXAM ECE799 4th Semester 0 4 2 30
PrequisitesPhD courses must be successfully completed
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesOther: Individual study  
Instructor (s)Student?s thesis advisor 
Course objectiveThe purpose of this course, the student is required to complete the work for preparation PhD qualifying exam that consists of written and oral exam 
Learning outcomes
  1. Student can obtain and use knowledge, skills and competences for PhD qualifying exam required to succeed
Course ContentIndividual studies for PhD qualifying exam to be successful  
ReferencesRelated literature 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Examination of program?s competency
Week 2Identification of preparatory activities for PhD qualifying exam
Week 3Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 4Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 5Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 6Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 7Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 8Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 9Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 10Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 11Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 12Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 13Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 14Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 15Individual study, (necessary) meeting with advisor
Week 16PhD qualifying exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance140
Laboratory00
Application40
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam1100
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes00
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes0100
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application430120
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1510150
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 1630630
Total Workload20670900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Develops and deepens the knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications.    X
2. Conceives the interdisciplinary interaction which early childhood education is related with    X
3. Systematically utilizes and evaluates the knowledge within the field of early childhood education.    X
4. Interprets the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.    X
5. Solves the problem faced related to the field of early childhood education by using various research methods.     X
6. Takes initiative in conducting studies in the field..    X
7. Presents studies in early childhood care and education by providing support from latest research findings.    X
8. Evaluates knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of early childhood education with a scientific approach..    X
9. Establishes effective professional communication with persons or organizations at national and international levels.    X
10. Assesses the recent developments in the field by supporting with both qualitative and quantitative data.    X

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