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Master's of Curriculum and Instruction with Thesis

EPÖ676

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Course Code
EPÖ676
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. gain insight about qualitative research
  2. write a proposal
  3. conduct a qualtitive research
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Componentsyok
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is for students to gain knowledge and skills regarding the philosophical and theoretical foundations of qualitative research and the procedures involved in a qualitative research process. In this context, students are expected to apply the qualitative research process through practical experiences, analyze data according to qualitative research standards, and report their findings.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Week 1: Scientific Research Paradigms
2nd Week Week 2: Foundations of Qualitative Research / Comparison of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
3rd Week Week 3: Planning Qualitative Research
4th Week Week 4: Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research
5th Week Week 5: Principles Related to Researcher Conduct in Qualitative Research
6th Week Week 6: Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research I: Interview
7th Week Week 7: Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research II: Observation
8th Week Week 8: Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research III: Document Analysis
9th Week Week 9: Data Analysis in Qualitative Research
10th Week Week 10: Case Study (Example Case)
11th Week Week 11: Retrospective and Introspective Studies
12th Week Week 12: Writing Qualitative Research Findings
13th Week Week 13: Utilizing Qualitative Research Findings
14th Week Week 14: Presenting Research
15th Week Week 15: Presenting Research
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Project 1 50
Other 1 50
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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