MBZ220

Course Title Course Code Program Level
Research Methods in Education MBZ220 Psychological Counseling and Guidance B.A. / B.Sc.

Course Term
(Course Semester)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Credits
Theory Practice Lab Projects/Field Work Seminars/Workshops Other Total Credits ECTS Credits
04
(Spring)		 28 - - - - 90 118 2 4

Teaching Staff Doç. Dr. Aslıhan Erman Aslanoğlu
Language of Instruction Türkçe (Turkish)
Type Of Course Compulsory
Prerequisites
Recommended Optional Programme Component
Course Objectives Students develop their scientific thinking power and design scientific research that can examine the problems they notice in educational environments, conduct the research and report the results.
Course Content Philosophy of Scientific Research, Basic concepts in scientific research methods, Structure of a research. Sampling techniques and sample size, Data collection tools. Data analysis. Reporting and APA standards.
Learning Outcomes (LO) 1. Explains the purpose of science and ways of reasoning. Can distinguish scientific knowledge from non-scientific knowledge. 2. He can define a problem he observes as a research problem and poses research questions. 3. Selects data collection methods appropriate to the variables in the research question. 4. Defines the population and sample in the research question. 5. Recognizes research designs. 6. Recognizes APA rules and reports a research accordingly.
Mode of Delivery Face to face
Course Outline
Week Topics
1. Week Introduction of the program and determination of the studies related to the course
2. Week Science, knowledge, sources of information, ways to access information, purposes of science
3. Week Scientific method, scientific research, types of scientific research
4. Week Scientific research process (Problem, purpose, importance, assumptions, limitations, definitions)
5. Week Scientific research process (Pattern, universe and sample)
6. Week Scientific research process (Data sources and data collection methods)
7. Week Scientific research process (Analysis and interpretation of data)
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Bilimsel araştırma süreci (Verilerin analizi ve yorumu)
10. Week Scientific research process (Findings and interpretation)
11. Week Scientific research process (Result, discussion and recommendations)
12. Week Reporting of scientific research/Ethics
13. Week Review of sample studies
14. Week Review of sample studies
Assessment
  Percentage(%)
Mid-term (%) 40
Quizes (%)
Homeworks/Term papers (%)
Practice (%)
Labs (%)
Projects/Field Work (%)
Seminars/Workshops (%)
Final (%) 60
Other (%)
Total(%) 100
Course Book (s) and/or References Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E., K., Akgün, Ö., E., Karadeniz, Ş. ve Demirel, F. (2008). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem. Balcı, A. (2010). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Ankara: Pegem. Karasar, N. (2008). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi: kavramlar-ilkeler-teknikler. Ankara: Nobel. Sönmez, V., & Alacapınar, F. G. (2011). Örneklendirilmiş bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Anı.
Work Placement(s)
The Relationship between Program Qualifications (PQ) and Course Learning Outcomes (LO)

learning outcomes

Program Qualifications:

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LO1

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1

1

1

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1

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3

1

5

3

1

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2

LO2

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1

1

1

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1

1

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2

1

5

3

1

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3

LO3

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1

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1

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1

5

3

1

1

3

LO4

1

1

1

1

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1

1

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1

5

3

1

1

2

LO5

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

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3

1

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3

1

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2

LO6

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1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

1

5

3

1

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2

* Katkı Düzeyi: 1 Çok düşük 2 Düşük 3 Orta 4 Yüksek 5 Çok yüksek

Program Qualifications:

Students graduating from our Guidance and Psychological Counseling undergraduate program;

1. Basic concepts of psychological counseling and guidance; psychological counseling theories regarding personality, development and different areas of expertise; Explains the basic principles and techniques.

2. Behavior, cognition and emotions of people and society; It provides philosophical, sociological, psychological and educational explanations.

3. Distinguishes individuals with normal and abnormal behavior or individuals with special needs.

4. Based on career development theories, decision-making models and labor market conditions, it provides services that will make it easier for individuals to know and understand themselves and make appropriate decisions during their career development process.

5. Internalizes the professional values, ethical principles, ethical codes and rules required by the field; adheres to them in his professional practice; solves ethical dilemma.

6. Applies the skills of the field in a range ranging from orientation to vocational guidance and from educational guidance to basic psychological counseling skills by adapting them to the individuals and conditions they serve.

7. Using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, he provides educational services to his stakeholders (families, teachers, etc.) and the society in the context in which he works.

8. Effective communication and psychological counseling skills; It carries out individual and group psychological counseling services by applying a scientific and evidence-based theoretical approach.

9. In addition to their professional development, they constantly improve themselves by determining their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with their interests and abilities.

10. Uses test and non-test individual recognition techniques effectively; prepares guidance programs as needed; Plans, implements and evaluates personal-social, educational and vocational guidance activities.

11. By following the steps of scientific research, one can plan and carry out a research in his/her field under expert supervision, perform simple statistical analyzes and report the results.

12. Can use information and communication technologies (MS Office, SPSS, scientific databases, etc.) at basic-intermediate level that will contribute to his personal and professional quality; Can communicate in written and verbal English at B1 level.

13. Stays true to communicating sincerely with empathetic understanding, unconditional positive acceptance, in both personal and professional life; He strives towards being multicultural and self-actualizing.

14. Considering the well-being and well-being of the individual; It provides preventive mental health services at primary, secondary and tertiary prevention levels.

15. Applies guidance services such as getting to know the individual, collecting and disseminating information, placement, monitoring, orientation, research-evaluation and environmental relations in an integrated manner in the institutions where he/she works.