It is intended that teacher candidates develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, and processes of scientific research; be able to identify researchable problems in the field of education; and select appropriate research methods and designs. The course also aims to equip students with the skills to collect, analyse, and interpret data. In addition, it seeks to develop students’ competencies in producing scientific knowledge in accordance with research ethics principles, critically evaluating research findings, and presenting research results in an academic report format. Furthermore, students are expected to recognise and interpret quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research approaches, as well as acquire scientific attitudes and develop corresponding behaviours.

The fundamental concepts of scientific research and the characteristics of educational research; identifying the research problem and writing the problem statement; formulating objectives, research questions, and hypotheses; literature review processes; quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods; research designs; population, sample, and sampling methods; data collection instruments and their development; concepts of validity and reliability; research ethics; data organization, basic analysis, and interpretation processes; preparation of the research report and rules of scientific writing. Within the scope of the course, students plan a small-scale educational research study and prepare a research proposal and research report. This content also aligns well with dimensions that are currently emphasized by quality assurance and teacher education programs, including: - research literacy, - critical thinking, - data-driven decision making, - ethical awareness, - academic writing, which makes it a strong component in accreditation portfolios.