Graduate Program of Second Science and Mathematics Education
Head of Department: Prof.Dr. ERDİNÇ ÇAKIROĞLU
Web address: http://www.ssme.metu.edu.tr/
Ph.D. in Second Science and Mathematics Education
The program offers a Ph.D. degree to all MSc. Graduates and its aim is to train teachers and science education graduates as academicians, researchers, instructional technology experts, curriculum consultants, test and evaluation specialists in Science and Mathematics Education.
Outcomes
- Apply research and analysis methods commonly used in educational settings in different situations in a flexible manner
- Analyse, interpret and share with relevant stakeholders the science and mathematics education literature
- Evaluate, critique and discuss with relevant stakeholders the scientific research related to science and mathematics education
- Formulate original and researchable questions about issues related to science and mathematics education
- Conduct original scientific research on problems related to science and mathematics education. In so doing, selects research methods suitable for the problem, collect and analyse data and interprets results
- Formulate new problems based on critical evaluation of selected theories, approaches and applications related to science and mathematics education
- Conduct orginal scientific research both individually and in collaboration
- Present his/her own original research related to science and mathematics education both orally and in written form
- Comply with ethical requirements in all the research and investigations carried out
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSME600 | PH.D. THESIS | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 130.0 |
| MSE502 | RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
| MSE699 | PH.D. SEMINAR | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.0 |
7 elective course(s) approved by the Department of Second Science and Mathematics Education.
Total minimum credit (ECTS): 21.00
h/w: hours per week