Information Package / Course Catalogue
Action Research and Meta-Synthesis
Course Code: EPÖ638
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To gain the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct action research and meta-analysis and to conduct such research.

Course Content

The overall features and implementation process of action research and meta-analysis. Basic concepts and methods of action research and meta-analysis. Historical and theoretical basis of action research and meta-analysis. The use of action research and meta-analysis in teacher training.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learner explains the basic concepts of action research.
2.Learner explains the basic concepts of meta analysis.
3.Learner explains the processes in action research.
4.Learner explains the processes in meta analysis.
5.Learner conducts a meta analysis study.
6.Learner conducts a action research.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Dinçer, S. (2014). Eğitim Bilimlerinde Uygulamalı Meta-Analiz. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
2.Johnson, A. P. (2014). Eylem Araştırması El Kitabı. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
3.Robson, C. (2015). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri Gerçek Dünya Araştırması. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
4.Rothstein, H. R., Higgins, J. P. T., Hedges, L. V. ve Borenstein, M. (2013). Meta - Analize Giriş. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Scientific method and basic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic knowledge about science history, science and research relation
Week 3 - Theoretical
What is an action research?
Week 4 - Theoretical
Methods and techniques used in action research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Universe and sample in action research, types of sampling and what to be considered in selecting sample
Week 6 - Theoretical
Data collection techniques in action research
Week 7 - Theoretical
Recording, analysis and interpretation of data in action research
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid term
Week 9 - Theoretical
What is a meta analysis?
Week 10 - Theoretical
Methods and techniques used in meta analysis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Universe and sample in meta analysis, types of sampling and what to be considered in selecting sample
Week 12 - Theoretical
Data collection techniques in meta analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Recording, analysis and interpretation of data inmeta analysis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Meta-analysis studies in education
Week 15 - Theoretical
Reporting of researches
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures14%20
Assignment2%20
Term Assignment1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment201530
Term Project1516
Individual Work140342
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026