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Course Description Course Name : Special Education Course Code : E 314 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYPERİ DİKİCİ SIĞIRTMAÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows and distinguishes the developmental characteristics of children with special needs Prepares an individual education plan for children with special needs. Distinguishes duties and responsibilities in inclusive education. Provides family education and participation. Knows the importance of early education and co-operation with the family. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Knows the developmental characteristics and educational needs of children with special needs , family support and co-operation by providing early education, distinguishes inclusive education and fullfills its responsibilities. Course Contents : Education of children with learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral disorders, attention deficit disorders, mild-moderate mental retardation, physical disabilities, and gifted children; overview of history, definitions, current issues, characteristics, theoretical perspectives, classroom management, and educational programming in special education. Definition and history of special education, definition of being handicapped. The principles of special education, educational management and integration in special education. Education of exceptional children: Children with mental retardation, learning disorders, speech disorders, adaptation and behavioral disorders, visual disorders, hearing disorders, physical disorders and gifted children. Education of parents with exceptional children. The special education system in 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 Special education, the scope, principles, history, regulations Read information on the subject Lectures 2 Inclusive education Read information on the subject Lectures, discussion 3 Special needs children and their family Read information on the subject Lectures, question and answer 4 Watching film and discussion about the film (the film about a special needs child and his family) Read information on the subject Presentation, discussion 5 Mental retarded children and their training Read information on the subject, school trip Lectures, discussion, group work 6 Gifted children and their training Read information on the subject, school trip Lectures, discussion 7 Learning disabilities children and their training Read information on the subject, school trip Lectures, discussion 8 Exam Preparation of mid-term exam Written exam 9 Visual impairment children and their training Read information on the subject, school trip Lectures, group work, question and answer 10 Hearing impairment children and their training Read information on the subject, school trip Lectures, discussion 11 speech and language impaired children and their training Read information on the subject, school trip Lectures, discussion 12 Orthopaedics disabilities children and their training Read information on the subject, school trip Lectures,group work, discussion 13 Choronic illness children and their training Read information on the subject, hospital school trip Lectures, discussion 14 Children with emotional and behaviour problems and their training Read information on the subject, school trip Lectures, discussion 15 Observation in inclusive classes Read information on the subject, school trip Discussion, presentation 16/17 Final Exam Preparation of final exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  ATAMAN,A.(2003). ÖZEL GEREKSİNİMLİ ÇOCUKLAR VE ÖZEL EĞİTİME GİRİŞ.GÜNDÜZ EĞİTİM YAYINCILIK  CAVKAYTAR,A.,DİKEN,İ.H.(2006).ÖZEL EĞİTİME GİRİŞ.KÖK YAYINCILIK  DİKİCİ-SIĞIRTMAÇ, A., DERETARLA-GÜL, E. (2008).OKUL ÖNCESİNDE ÖZEL EĞİTİM. KÖK YAYINCILIK Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 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 Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. 0 2 Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 5 3 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 3 4 Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. 2 5 Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 2 6 Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 3 7 Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. 0 8 Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 3 9 Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. 2 10 Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 4 11 Uses family involvement strategies actively. 4 12 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. 2 13 Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. 2 14 Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. 2 15 Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . 0 16 Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. 1 17 Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. 3 18 Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. 3 19 Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. 1 20 Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. 1 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 101 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.04 ECTS Credit: 4