Master’s Program Courses

Required Courses

4540502 Research Methods and Ethics in Education

An overview of educational research process and procedures; understanding and developing competence in research methods; application of different research designs.

4540504 Educational Statistics

Basic statistical techniques for carrying out an educational research. Coding and entering data, use of descriptive statistics for data tabulation and summarization. Percentiles and standard scores, normal distribution, sampling distribution and central limit theorem, correlation and simple linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing for one and two sample cases, z, t, F, chi-square distributions, one and two way analyses of variance.

4540505 Prothesis Seminar

Development of master’s thesis and presentation of thesis proposal. The course involves design, methods and other matters of concern in the preparation of an acceptable Master’s thesis proposal.

4540599 Master’s Thesis

Independent research and preparation of master’s thesis.

4540800–899 Special Studies

Specialized independent or group studies under faculty supervision.

Area Courses

4540540 Fundamentals of Curriculum Development

Analysis of the basic concepts and components of curriculum and the study of several curriculum designs.

4540544 Theories of Instruction

Study of the emergence and the present status of instructional theories and the discussion of the relationship between learning theories, instructional theories and practical applications.

4540547 Curriculum Evaluation

Theory and research related to curriculum/program evaluation. Study and analysis of various standards and models in curriculum/program evaluation. Application of research designs in evaluation process.

Elective Courses

4540501 Social Theories as Applied to Education

Introduction to philosophies of education. Discussion of major social theories of education by emphasizing their implications for Turkish education.

4540536 Research and Practice on Technology in Teacher Education

This course provides an overview of the concepts, theories, models, approaches, and research and practice on the integration of technologies in teacher education. The students explore the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in preservice and in-service teacher education as well as faculty and staff development.

4540539 Creative Drama in Education and Research

This course introduces creative drama techniques used in educational settings and provides hands-on experiences for developing collaborative creativity through dramatic play, imagination, improvisation, qualitative data collection, and curriculum building.

4540541 Instructional Design

Systems approach to instructional designs. Heuristics for instructional design. Theory base, analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

4540542 Learning Sciences: Foundations and Applications

A comparative study of learning backgrounds and contemporary theories of learning and discussion of learning-teaching relationships.

4540545 Research on Teaching

Focuses on a critical study of contrasting approaches to the study of the teaching process and the relationship between research and practice.

4540546 Contemporary Issues in Curriculum and Instruction

Contemporary issues in relation to curricular sources and influences. Conflicting educational theories. Need for a paradigm in the field. Innovations and reforms. Curriculum improvement.

4540548 The Fundamentals of Social Studies Curriculum

Study of principles and structure of social studies curriculum development.

4540549 Teaching and Learning Process

Examination of teaching and learning processes, teacher roles, and student engagement in different learning environments.

4540550 Needs Assessment

Theoretical and practical basis of needs assessment in preservice and in-service training programs; quantitative and qualitative approaches applied to determining needs.

4540552 Education and Social Policy

Understanding the role of educational policy and its relationship with social policy as a means to examine social problems in education, analyze policy alternatives, and evaluate policy impacts.

4540553 School Improvement

An overview of school improvement concepts, models, and approaches. Focus on educational change processes, culture and climate, and strategies for effective school development.

4540554 Scale Construction in Affective Domain

Techniques of attitude and related characteristics measurement, item writing, questionnaire design, reliability and validity of attitude scales.

4540559 Test Construction

Practicum providing experience in the construction of educational and psychological measuring instruments.

4540560 Elements of Scaling

Construction of scales from various data types with techniques such as scalogram analysis, Likert scaling, and paired comparisons.

4540562 Theory, Measurement, and Research in Affective Domain

Theories on affective characteristics and change; selected measurement techniques; review of empirical research on affective characteristics.

4540566 Elements of Factor Analysis and Related Techniques

Introduction to factor analysis concepts and statistical methodology with empirical examples using SPSS and LISREL.

4540571 Comparative Education

Investigation and comparison of educational systems and analysis of developments, issues, and problems across societies.

4540572 Advances in Psychological Foundations of Education

Current theory, research, and practice in educational psychology, including development, learning theories, and classroom management.

4540573 Current Issues in Turkish Education

Analysis of micro and macro level problems of Turkish Education, including structural, organizational, and teacher-training issues.

4540578 Contemporary Philosophies of Education

Analysis of contemporary theories and philosophies of education in relation to current issues and problems.

4540579 Independent Study in Education

Study of various topics related to theory and research in education, in cooperation with an advisor.

4540601 Qualitative Research Methods in Education

Introduction to qualitative research methods commonly used in educational research, including interviews, observation, and document analysis.

4540609 School and Society

Study of the relationships between education and societal subsystems such as economy, politics, culture, and demography.

4540618 Theoretical and Practical Implications of Educational Research

Exploration of how educational researchers design and study innovations in complex learning and teaching contexts of the 21st century.

4540649 A Comparative Study of Teacher Education

Comparative analysis of teacher training programs and review of historical and practical applications of staff development.

4540653 Seminar in Teaching Methods

Study of the development and improvement of teaching methods.

4540655 Paradigms in Curriculum

Analysis and comparison of major curriculum paradigms, orientations, and their practical implications.

4540656 Changing World Perspectives in Education

Study of demographic, economic, sociocultural, and technological changes reflected in educational philosophies and systems, with analysis of the Turkish context.

4540658 Curriculum Policy in Higher Education

Examination of current issues and trends in higher education curriculum policy with emphasis on internationalization and reform initiatives.

4540695 Research Seminar in Educational Sciences

Development and presentation of doctoral research projects with guidance on design, methods, and proposal preparation.