This course provides practical experience on research in developmental psychology. Students are expected to carry out the research, analyze the data and report the results within the framework of the research topic and design proposed in the Selected Topics in Developmental Psychology course, which is the prerequisite of this course. The course is evaluated on the basis of written research reports.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction & Finalizing research proposals,Filling the ethics committee application form and making the application,Transfer of measures to online platform,Transfer of measures to online platform,Determining the ways to reach the participants and making plans,Data collection,Submission of the interim report on the processes carried out,Data collection,Data collection,Data collection,Data analysis,Data analysis,Reporting the results,Reporting the results.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1- Will be able to make research proposals in the field of developmental psychology.
10, 16, 9
E
3- Will be able to apply to the ethics committee.
10, 16, 2, 8, 9
H
2- Comprehend and use basic research designs in the field of developmental psychology.
10, 16, 9
E
4- Will be able to carry out a research within the scope of developmental psychology.
10, 16, 2, 5, 6, 9
E, H
5- Will be able to collect research data.
10, 16, 2, 5, 6, 9
E, H
6- Will be able to analyze data using SPSS.
10, 13, 14, 16, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9
E, H
7- Will be able to report research findings in APA format.
10, 16, 6, 9
E
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
E: Homework, H: Performance Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction & Finalizing research proposals
2
Filling the ethics committee application form and making the application
3
Transfer of measures to online platform
4
Transfer of measures to online platform
5
Determining the ways to reach the participants and making plans
6
Data collection
7
Submission of the interim report on the processes carried out
8
Data collection
9
Data collection
10
Data collection
11
Data analysis
12
Data analysis
13
Reporting the results
14
Reporting the results
Resources
Brown, K.W., Cozby, P.C., Kee, D.W., & Worden, P.E. (1999). Research Methods in Human Development (2nd ed.).California: Mayfield Publishing Company.
Kogan N., Stricker L.J., Lewis M., Brooks-Gunn J. (2017) Research on Developmental Psychology. In: Bennett R., von Davier M. (eds) Advancing Human Assessment. Methodology of Educational Measurement and Assessment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58689-2_15
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
3
8
24
Term Project
1
40
40
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
4
4
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
25
25
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
165
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(165/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
RESEARCH APPLICATION in DEVELOP. PSYCHOLOGY
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course provides practical experience on research in developmental psychology. Students are expected to carry out the research, analyze the data and report the results within the framework of the research topic and design proposed in the Selected Topics in Developmental Psychology course, which is the prerequisite of this course. The course is evaluated on the basis of written research reports.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction & Finalizing research proposals,Filling the ethics committee application form and making the application,Transfer of measures to online platform,Transfer of measures to online platform,Determining the ways to reach the participants and making plans,Data collection,Submission of the interim report on the processes carried out,Data collection,Data collection,Data collection,Data analysis,Data analysis,Reporting the results,Reporting the results.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1- Will be able to make research proposals in the field of developmental psychology.
10, 16, 9
E
3- Will be able to apply to the ethics committee.
10, 16, 2, 8, 9
H
2- Comprehend and use basic research designs in the field of developmental psychology.
10, 16, 9
E
4- Will be able to carry out a research within the scope of developmental psychology.
10, 16, 2, 5, 6, 9
E, H
5- Will be able to collect research data.
10, 16, 2, 5, 6, 9
E, H
6- Will be able to analyze data using SPSS.
10, 13, 14, 16, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9
E, H
7- Will be able to report research findings in APA format.
10, 16, 6, 9
E
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
E: Homework, H: Performance Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction & Finalizing research proposals
2
Filling the ethics committee application form and making the application
3
Transfer of measures to online platform
4
Transfer of measures to online platform
5
Determining the ways to reach the participants and making plans
6
Data collection
7
Submission of the interim report on the processes carried out
8
Data collection
9
Data collection
10
Data collection
11
Data analysis
12
Data analysis
13
Reporting the results
14
Reporting the results
Resources
Brown, K.W., Cozby, P.C., Kee, D.W., & Worden, P.E. (1999). Research Methods in Human Development (2nd ed.).California: Mayfield Publishing Company.
Kogan N., Stricker L.J., Lewis M., Brooks-Gunn J. (2017) Research on Developmental Psychology. In: Bennett R., von Davier M. (eds) Advancing Human Assessment. Methodology of Educational Measurement and Assessment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58689-2_15
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.