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  Course Description
Course Name : Special Education

Course Code : MB 417

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. OĞUZHAN KIRDÖK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows basic concepts, theories and techniques in fthe ield of Special education
Defines the contemporary terminology in field of Special education
Defines the characteristics of different difficulties
Applies services for individuals and families who require special education
Applies the general methods and strategies to social and educational needs of individuals who require special education

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To gain knowledge and skills about general characteristics of children with special needs

Course Contents : Handicapped children and Special education, developmental disabilities, mental disability and autism, learning difficulties, hearing disabilities, language and speech disorders, emotion and behavior disorders, visual disabilities, physical disabilities, superior intelligence and talent, early education, special education applications in the World and Turkey

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to special education Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
2 Introduction to special education Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
3 Introduction to special education Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
4 Education for those with hearing Disabilities Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
5 Education for those with Visual Disabilities Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
6 Orthopedic Disabilities Education Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
7 Speech Disabilities Education Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
8 Midterm Exam Preparation for the exam
9 Maladjusted Children Education Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
10 Maladjusted Children Education Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
11 İntellectual Disabilities Education Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
12 Intellectual Disabilities Education Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
13 Learning Disabilities Education Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
14 Gifted Education Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
15 Guidance to Families with disabled children Reviewing the books related to the subject matter cited in the sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures.
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Heward, W.L. (1996). Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education. New Jersey: Merrill/Prentice Hall.
 Gargiulo, R.M. (1995). Working With Parents of Exceptional Children. Boston: Houghlon Mifflin
 Seligman, M. (1991). Counseling parents with children with disabilities: The family with a handicapped child. Boston: Allyn Bacon
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Knows and uses methods, techniques and strategies used in teaching art education. 0
2 Gains the knowledge and skills to do creative work in the main fields of Art Education. 5
3 Explains the formation process and properties of human societies and civilizations. 0
4 Gains competence in the use and development of instructional materials. 2
5 Knows and applies basic concepts and principles of Fine Arts. 0
6 Identifies the developmental features of Primary Stage 1 and Stage 2 and secondary school students. 0
7 Recognises national and international cultural elements that affect teaching and production of art 0
8 Evaluates developments in Visual Arts Teaching in a multi-faceted manner of by means of scientific, artistic methods and techniques. 0
9 Uses relevant methods and techniques to improve/develop his/her students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills 0
10 Uses knowledge and techniques related to classroom management efficiently. 4
11 Uses the basic concepts of art education, and art education research process and techniques in accordance with developments. 0
12 Knows and uses the materials, methods and techniques used in the main fields of Plastic Arts. 0
13 Plans and programs teaching-learning processes in an effective way. 5
14 Develops skills for self-expression, independent thinking, and sense of social responsibility. 4
15 As a dynamic art educator, gains awareness, responsibility and skills in keeping track of the developments in information technologies. 0
16 Contributes to other disciplines with the help of his/her experience and knowledge. 0
17 Knows foreign language at a sufficient level required by the program. 0
18 Establishes effective and healthy relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administration. 3
19 Accepts each student as a whole considering affective, cognitive and psychomotor aspects. 3
20 Utilises museums, which are a historical and cultural inheritance, as an effective means of education and raises his/her students´ awareness of preserving and protecting cultural and historical values. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 5 5 25
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 66
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.64
ECTS Credit: 3