Information Package / Course Catalogue
Qualitative Research Methods in Educational Sciences
Course Code: EY620
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

1. To analyze the philosophical back ground of qualitative research. 2. To analyze basic principles of qualitative research. 3. To analyze processes of qualitative research 4. To analyze data gathering approaches of qualitative research 5. To analyze qualitative data analysis

Course Content

Philosophical Foundations of Qualitative Research, Critical Theory, Principles of Qualitative Research, Qualtative Research Process, Qualitative Research in Education

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Pınar YENGİN SARPKAYA
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyzes the philosophical background of qualitative research.
2.Analyzes basic principles of qualitative research.
3.Analyzes processes of qualitative research
4.Analyzes data gathering approaches of qualitative research.
5.Analyzes qualitative data analysis.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Şimşek, H., Yıldırım., A. (2013), Sosyal Bilimlerde NitelAraştırma Yöntemleri. Pegem, Ankara
2.Greenfield, Tony (ed) (1996) Research Methods – Guidance for Postgraduates. London, Arnold.
3.Hennink, M., Hutter, I., & Bailey, A. (2010). Qualitative research methods. Sage.
4.Taylor, S. J., & Bogdan, R. (1998). Introduction to qualitative research methods: A guidebook and resource . John Wiley & Sons Inc.
5.Glesne, C., & Peshkin, A. (1992). Becoming qualitative researchers: An introduction (p. 6). White Plains, NY: Longman.
6.Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative evaluation and research methods . SAGE Publications, inc.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Approaches in Scientific Research Methods
Week 2 - Theoretical
Qualitative researches in scientific research methods
Week 3 - Theoretical
Qualitative research designs in qualitative research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Qualitative research design – Phenomenology
Week 5 - Theoretical
Qualitative research design - Grounded theory
Week 6 - Theoretical
Qualitative research design - Case study
Week 7 - Theoretical
Qualitative research design - Action research
Week 8 - Theoretical
Qualitative research design - Cultural Analysis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sampling in qualitative research -1
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sampling in qualitative research -2
Week 11 - Theoretical
Interviews and focus group ınterviews
Week 12 - Theoretical
Observation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Document analysis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Qualitative data analysis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Midterm Examination1437
Final Examination1437
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026