CEIT421 RESEARCH METHODS
| Course Code: | 4300421 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (2.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Computer Education and Instructional Technology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. İBRAHİM SONER YILDIRIM |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, students will learn;
1. types of research models
2. how to develop instrument
3. how to collect qualitative and quantitative data
4. how to prepare a research report.
Course Content
This course aims to provide prospective teachers with necessary skills and knowledge in planning, conducting and reporting a research in social sciences. This course focuses on such main issues as the nature of scientific inquiry, phases of educational research, intellectual property rights and ethics in educational research, forming research questions, data collection and analyses techniques and preparing a research report.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to;
1. Define the research process in education
2. Understand the research models used in educational research
3. Develop an instrument to collect data
4. Analyze qualitative & quantitative data
5. Write a research report
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They have the skill and knowledge to use information technologies. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They use information technology to access information, and they analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge by adapting to new situations. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They use strategies and techniques based on learning theories and apply them to solve instructional problems in a systemic and systematic way | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They have skill and knowledge in analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation in instructional design process. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They implement learning-teaching methods and techniques in computer education. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They have knowledge, skill and competency about computer hardware, operating systems, computer networks and programming languages. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They determine measurement and evaluation methods and techniques used in computer education. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They have the ability to conduct and present results of intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary researches in the field of instructional technology. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They comprehend project management processes and implement and present projects electronically. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They have critical thinking and problem solving skills. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They have social communication and cultural exchange skills. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They have legal knowledge, skills and attitudes required for teaching profession and apply them in the learning environment. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution