MSE540 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
| Course Code: | 4600540 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Mathematics and Science Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. CEREN ÖZTEKİN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
by the end of this course the students will be able to
show awareness for the research studies in the field of science education
evaluate the related literature
propose a research study
analyze the data
interpret the results
take primary responsibility to conduct a research and devote quality of time
show motivation and effort in producing quality of work
write a manuscript considering the APA style
show concern for ethical issues while conducting research
Manifest scientific attitudes and interests
Maintain a sense of curiosity about natural phenomena
Solve problems by applying scientific principles and procedures.
Communicate effectively using science language and reasoning
Maintain an open and questioning mind towards new ideas and alternative points of view
Course Content
Individual research or study with a faculty member, arranged in advance of registration. a one-two page proposal should be submitted to the instructor during the first week of the term specifying the scope of the project, project activities, meeting times, completion date, and student products.
Course Learning Outcomes
by the end of this course the students will be able to
- Examine articles in scholarly important journals
- summarize the related research study
- conduct statistical analyses
- interpret finding of their study
- report research study
- write a conference proposal according to guideline requested for the conference
- participate in conference
- communicate their research practice in a scholarly environment such as national or international conferences