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Master's of Computer and Instructional Technologies Education without Thesis (Distance Education)

BOTU614

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

Course Code
BOTU614
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Will be able to discuss the importance of qualitative research methods in education.
  2. Will be able to implement data collection methods used in qualitative research
  3. Will be able to implement validity and relability techniques in qualitative research
  4. Will be able to implement data analysis techniques in qualitative research
  5. Will be able to recognize and evaluate qualitative research methods
  6. Will be able to report results from research
Mode of DeliveryE-Learning
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe importance of qualitative research, the place of qualitative research in the field of education, the qualitative research process using research methods of data collection, analysis, evaluation, research proposal preparation
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Scientific research paradigms, Basic transformations in scientific research methods
2nd Week Place of qualitative research in scientific research tradition
3rd Week Qualitative research methods
4th Week Qualitative research process
5th Week Sample
6th Week Interview- Focus Group Interview
7th Week Observation
8th Week Document analysis- Qualitative data collection through metaphor
9th Week Data analysis in qualitative research
10th Week Validity and reliability in qualitative research
11th Week Case study
12th Week Writing the results of qualitative research
13th Week Using the results of qualitative research
14th Week Presentations of Researchs
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingCreswell, J. W. (2013). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing among five approaches. Sage Publications: London: UK.
Yıldırım, A. & Şimşek, H. (2016). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (10. baskı). Ankara: Seçkin yayıncılık.
Berg, B. L., & Lune, H. (2011). Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences (8th Edition). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon
Mann, C. & Stewart, F. (2002). Internet Communication and Qualitative Research. Sage Publication: London: UK
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 5
Project 1 15
Total(%) 20
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 20
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 80
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 25 50
Total Work Load175
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.83
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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