Academic Catalog

EDS601 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUC.

Course Code: 4540601
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Educational Sciences
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. ALÝ YILDIRIM
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

The main purpose of this course is to introduce a number of qualitative research methods commonly used in educational research and improve participants skills in using them. The methods mainly include interview, observation, document analysis. This course is offered primarily for those who are contemplating to use qualitative inquiry in their doctoral dissertations and/or as part of their job responsibilities.