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Course Description Course Name : Mental Disabilities Children and Training Course Code : OSC403 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYPERİ DİKİCİ SIĞIRTMAÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the development of children with mental disabilities. Distinguishes developmental differences. Prepairs individual education plan. Gains experience in education for children with imental disabilities. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Help students have knowladge about development and education of children with mental disabilities. Course Contents : Distinguishes the developmental characteristics of children with mental disabilities. Evaluate the child´s development. Prepare an individual education program. Works with a child according to this program. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Board room, special school for mental disabilities children.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Children with mentally disabilities Reading on the subject Power point presentation 2 Causes of mental disabilities, classification of mentally disabilities Reading on the subject Power point presentation 3 Characteristics of children with mentally disabilities Observation and report preparation Power point presentation 4 Diagnostic methods of mentally disability Observation and report preparation Power point presentation 5 Education of children with mentally disabilities Observation and report preparation Power point presentation 6 Parental involvement Observation and report preparation Power point presentation 7 Mid-term 8 Evaluation of the observations practice in special education schools, recommendations Observation and report preparation 9 Preparation of individual education plan(IEP) Observation and report preparation Power point presentation 10 Preparation of individual education plan Observation and report preparation Power point presentation 11 Planning activities in accordance with IEP, implementation and evaluation Observation and report preparation Power point presentation, video 12 Planning activities in accordance with IEP, implementation and evaluation Observation and report preparation Power point presentation, video 13 Planning activities in accordance with IEP, implementation and evaluation Observation and report preparation Power point presentation, video 14 Planning activities in accordance with IEP, implementation and evaluation Observation and report preparation Power point presentation, video 15 The overall evaluation Observation and report preparation Discussion 16/17 Final Report presentation Submission of reports   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  SUCUOĞLU, B.(2009). Zihinsel Engelliler ve Eğitimi. Kök Pub. 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 4 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. 4 3 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 0 4 Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. 0 5 Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 3 6 Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 2 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. 2 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. 0 12 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. 1 13 Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. 1 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. 0 17 Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. 3 * 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 5 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 120 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.8 ECTS Credit: 5