ÖYE606 - QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN GIFTED EDUCATION

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN GIFTED EDUCATION ÖYE606 2nd Semester 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Demonstration
Case Study
Problem Solving
Brain Storming
 
Instructor (s)Instructor 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to make qualitative research methods and techniques relevant to the students in their studies on gifted education. 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1.He/she knows the components of different qualitative research methods and techniques,
  2. 2.He/she develops his or her research skills by applying the methods and techniques,
  3. 3.He/she compares different qualitative research methods and techniques in terms of current research problems of gifted education,
  4. 4.He/she knows advantages and disadvantages of the methods and techniques,
  5. 5.He/she understands the importance of methods and techniques in developing scientific knowledge.
  6. 6.He/she uses the different methods and techniques and methods in an investigation process.
Course ContentThe essential concepts of research and research methods. Assumptions of qualitative research, Qualitative research methods and techniques, Reporting qualitative research, Frequent mistakes in qualitative research methods, Critique of current studies in terms of qualitative research methods. 
ReferencesDenzin, N.K. , & Lincoln, Y.S. (2005). The discipline and practice of qualitative research. In N.K. Denzin & Y.S. Lincoln (Eds.) The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research, 3rd edition (pp.1-32 required). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Creswell, J.W. (1998). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five traditions. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Glesne, C. (2006). Becoming qualitative researchers: An introduction. (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson / Allyn Bacon.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Essential concepts of educational research and Ethics in educational research
Week 2Comparing Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Week 3Assumptions of qualitative research and features of scientific knowledge
Week 4Sampling in Qualitative Research
Week 5Ethnography
Week 6Grounded theory
Week 7Phenomenology
Week 8Action research
Week 9Mid-term exam
Week 10Participant observation
Week 11In-depth interviews
Week 12Focus groups
Week 13Data analysis in qualitative research
Week 14Reporting qualitative research
Week 15Frequent mistakes in qualitative research methods
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments115
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)21428
Presentation / Seminar Preparation13030
Project000
Homework assignment13030
Midterms (Study duration)15050
Final Exam (Study duration) 16060
Total Workload20187240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. He/ she have theoretical and practical knowledge about educational research methods and quantitative research in proficiency level according to graduate competences and improves and deepens this knowledge.    X
2. He/she discusses advantages and disadvantages of research methods in education for different research problem   X 
3. He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge about educational research methods in proficiency level according to graduate competences and improves and deepens this knowledge    X
4. He/she forms new knowledge by combining knowledge coming from different kinds of disciplines.   X 
5. He/she brings proposals of solution to the questions required proficiency by using quantitative scientific research techniques.    X
6. He/ she edits a problem in gifted education independently, develops the ways of solutions, solves, evaluates the results and applies when it is necessary.    X
7. He/she develops new strategically approach as against the complex situations that he /she couldn?t predict in practices of gifted education field and create solutions by taking responsibilities.   X 
8. He/she takes part in team works about gifted education effectively and becomes leader.  X  
9. He/she evaluates the knowledge about gifted education critically and leads learning.  X  
10. He/she designs the studies in gifted education field in lifelong learning.X    
11. He /she transfers developments in gifted education and his/her own studies to the groups in field or out of fields in written, oral and visual ways systematically.    X
12. He/ she examines social relationships in occupational and Professional environments and also examines models that lead these relationships with a critical view point and acts in order to develop and change them when it is necessary.  X  
13. He/she communicates orally and in written by using at least one foreign language in Europe Language Level B2.X    
14. He/she shares the knowledge about gifted education as written and orally in national/international level.    X
15. He/she uses the computer and communication technologies together in gifted educational discipline required in advance level. X   
16. He/she comments strategically, political and practical plans of gifted education, develops these plans and evaluates the results gathered within the frame of quality processes.  X  
17. He/she controls the processes of gathering data, commenting and announcing them in scientific and ethical values base and teaches these values.    X
18. He/she applies the knowledge and abilities gained from gifted education in interdisciplinary studies.  X  
19. He/she evaluates daily developments according to national values and realities of country.X    

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