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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS OFZ 4107 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS IN PHYSICS EDUCATION COMPULSORY 3 0 0 4

Offered By

Physics Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SERAP ÇALIŞKAN

Offered to

Physics Teacher Education

Course Objective

Students will be able to comprehend the rational and stages of the scientific research and to link it with physics education

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   After completing this course, students will be able to comprehend the stages, methods and concepts of a scientific research 2   After completing this course, students will be able to evaluate the concepts, ideas and data in physics education by using scientific researh methods 3   After completing this course, students will be able to evaluate the research papers in physics education by using their knowledge 4   After completing this course, students will be able to use the internet to follow the physics education literature 5   After completing this course, students will be able to design a research proposal by using their course knowledge

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 What is scientific research , What is the reason for doing a scientific research , The basic concepts regarding scientifc research, Research methods, Benefits of the scientific research, Academic writing 2 The process of scientific research, The stages of a scientific research, Determination of the research method, Types of scientific research 3 Report of the research findings, Writing an academic paper (examination of a sample paper) 4 Computer and internet use for physics education literature review, Sample applications, Propasal for research in physics education 5 Methodological examination of the academic papers regarding misconception determination in physics 6 Methodological examination of the academic papers regarding conceptual change in physics 7 Midterm exam 8 Methodological examination of the academic papers regarding alternative teaching methods and techniques in physics education 9 Methodological examination of the academic papers regarding alternative teaching methods and techniques in physics education 10 Methodological examination of the academic papers regarding problem solving skills in physics education 11 Methodological examination of the academic papers regarding affective variables such as attitude, motivation 12 Methodological examination of the academic papers regarding computer-assisted instruction in physics education 13 Methodological examination of the academic papers regarding laboratory usage in physics education 14 General methodological assesment of the papers which are examined in the course 15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Karasar, N. (2011). Bilimsel araştırma Yöntemi. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture method, Question-Answer, Discussion

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 VZ Ara Sınav 2 FN Yarıyılsonu Sınavı 3 BNS BNS VZ * 0.40 + FN * 0.60 4 BUT Bütünleme Notu 5 BBN Bütünleme Sonu Başarı Notu VZ * 0.40 + BUT * 0.60

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Written exam, Homework

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gamze.sezgin@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 13 3 39 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 1 13 Preparation for midterm exam 5 3 15 Preparation for final exam 1 13 13 Preparing presentations 1 2 2 Preparing assignments 13 1 13 Internet use 13 1 13 Final 1 1 1 Midterm 1 1 1 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 110

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 PO.14 PO.15 PO.16 PO.17 PO.18 PO.19 PO.20 LO.1 5 LO.2 3 5 LO.3 5 2 LO.4 4 5 LO.5 1 2 1 2 5 2 3 1 2 3