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| Code | EFMZ404 |
| Name | Special Education and Inclusion |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ÖZGÜL AKIN ŞENKAL |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AYPERİ SIĞIRTMAÇ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The purpose of the course is to have the students define basic concepts of special education; explain the history of special education; know legislation of the field; understand assessment of students with special needs, preparation of individualized education plans, and mainstreaming/inclusion; define and know characteristics of and educational approaches for students with intellectual disabilities, hearing impairments, visual impairments, physical impairments/chronic illness, language and communication disorders, learning impairments, emotional and behavioral disorders, autistic disorder, multiple impairments, or for gifted students, make adaptations and modifications for these students.
Course Content
Basic concepts of special education; principles and historical development of special education; legal arrangements for special education; diagnosis and assessment methods in special education; individualization of teaching; cohesion and support special education services; education participation and family co-operation of the family; characteristics of different inadequacies and groups of talents; educational approaches and teaching strategies for different groups; effective strategies and behavior management in classroom management.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Special Education and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education. Pegem Academia Pub.
Notes
Digital Resources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the terms related to children with special needs. |
| LO02 | Adapts the curriculum applied in general and special education according to the needs and performance of the student. |
| LO03 | Works with families, colleagues, experts from different disciplines, and community representatives to co-operate and coordinate the needs of the learners. |
| LO04 | Uses formal and informal assessment and evaluation tools and methods and interprets the results in order to evaluate the needs and achievements of students with special needs. |
| LO05 | Provides feedback on the performance and achievements of students with special needs. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminology, definitions and classification of terms | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Special education in Turkey and applications in global world. | Searching and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 3 | Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disability | School trip | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Language based Learning Disability | Homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Hard of Hearing and Deafness | School trip and observation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Blindness and Visual impairment | School trip and observation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Physically Disabled Persons and Chronic Illness | Searching and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | None | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Speech and Language Impaired Persons | Homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Gifted Children | School visit and review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Emotional and Behavioral Disorders | Homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Searching and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder | Observation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Special education in early childhood | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Multiple Handicapped Person | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | none | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | none | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||