EDS601 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUC.
| Course Code: | 4540601 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Educational Sciences |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ALİ YILDIRIM |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The main purpose of this course is twofold:
To develop understanding of qualitative research designs and research methods.
To implement basic qualitative research methods commonly used in educational research
To develop qualitative research skills and use them with adherence to ethical conduct.
Course Content
The main purpose of this course is to introduce a number of qualitative research methods commonly used in educational research and improve participants skills in using them. The methods mainly include interview, observation, document analysis. This course is offered primarily for those who are contemplating to use qualitative inquiry in their doctoral dissertations and/or as part of their job responsibilities.
Course Learning Outcomes
Comprehend research paradigms and theoretical foundations of qualitative research
Comprehend qualitative research designs, sampling and data collection strategies, data analysis approaches and
Practice qualitative data collection methods.
Develop analytical skills in reading qualitative research literature
Design and implement qualitative research
Develop qualitative research skills
Develop and practice qualitative data analysis
Adhere tp qualitative research ethics and participant confidentiality