OSB602 - EVIDENCE BASED METHODS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
EVIDENCE BASED METHODS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER OSB602 2nd Semester 2 2 3 7
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Team/Group Work
 
Instructor (s)Course lecturer 
Course objectiveAbility to understand the process of educational research, Ability to analyze the various types of research methods, Ability to apply the research methods to educational problems, Ability to develop a research proposal  
Learning outcomes
  1. Ability to evaluate with scientific inquiry skills, and determine the problem or interests regarding the field.
  2. Ability to do literature review and determining the suitable method, planning and reporting.
Course ContentThe nature of educational research, research question, research and ethic, variables and hypothesis, review of literature, sampling, data collection and scales, validity and reliability, experimental research, causal-comparative research, field research, writing and reporting a research proposal. 
ReferencesCook, B. G. ve Schirmer, B. R. (Editörler). (2006). What is special about special education: The role of evidence-based practices. Austin, TX: PRO-ED.
Jones, M. L. (2009). A study of novice special educators? views of evidence-based practices. Teacher Education and Special Education, 32, 101-120.
Kearney, C. A. ve Durand, V. M. (1992). How prepared are our teachers for mainstreamed classroom settings? A survey of post-secondary schools of education in New York State. Exceptional Children, 59, 6?11.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1The nature of educational research
Week 2The nature of educational research
Week 3Variables and hypothesis
Week 4Research and publication ethics
Week 5Literature review
Week 6Population and sampling
Week 7Midterm
Week 8Data gathering, validity and reliability
Week 9Qualitative research methods and quantitative research methods, paradigms
Week 10Survey research
Week 11Correlational research
Week 12Causal-comparative research
Week 13Experimental research
Week 14Writing research proposals and reports

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments110
Presentation110
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms130
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes150
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes250
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation22448
Project000
Homework assignment11010
Midterms (Study duration)11010
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload3382210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

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