Information Package / Course Catalogue
Field Studies in Early Childhood
Course Code: OÖÖ444
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The course on research in early childhood education aims to enable students to identify problems encountered in the field of early childhood education and to develop research-based solutions to these problems. In this context, students are expected to propose research and project ideas, select and apply appropriate research methods, conduct data collection and analysis processes, and report their findings in an academic format.

Course Content

This course aims to equip students with the skills to design scientific research projects on various topics related to early childhood education, to collect data using appropriate research methods, and to report their findings in accordance with academic standards. Students are expected to plan and conduct all stages of the research process using a comprehensive and systematic approach.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Selcen AYDOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognizes the significance of research in the field of early childhood education
2.Gains skills in planning and implementing research-based instruction
3.Gains skills in research-based data collection and analysis
4.Critically examines and evaluates research studies in the existing literature
5.Accesses and uses sources appropriate to the purpose of the research
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çokluk Bökeoğlu, Ö. ve Köklü, N. (2008). Sosyal Bilimler İçin İstatistik. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
2.Aküzüm, C., Kuru, N., & Saraçoğlu, M. (Eds.). (2022). Erken çocukluk eğitiminde temel konular (1. baskı). Nobel Yayıncılık.
3.Yıldırım, A., & Şimşek, H. (2021). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (12. baskı). Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Importance of early childhood research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Quantitative research in early childhood education
Week 3 - Theoretical
Qualitative research in early childhood education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Selecting high-quality resources on early childhood education
Week 5 - Theoretical
Developing a research problem in early childhood research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Analysis of selected literature on early childhood education
Week 7 - Practice
Sample selection in early childhood studies
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Instruments for data collection in early childhood studies
Week 9 - Theoretical
Quantitative data analysis techniques in early childhood studies
Week 10 - Theoretical
Qualitative data analysis techniques in early childhood studies
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ethics and children's rights in early childhood studies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Institutions and agencies focusing on early childhood development
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation of research projects
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Presentation of research projects
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Assignment1%45
Project1%45
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1101222
Project1401050
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
3
5
5
3
5
4
2
4
5
OÇ-3
1
1
5
4
5
4
5
4
1
5
OÇ-4
4
1
5
5
3
5
3
4
5
5
OÇ-5
4
3
5
3
5
3
5
4
1
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026