Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PHILOSOPHY GROUP TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | EFMZ437 |
| Name | Special Education and Inclusion |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. 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 |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş.Gör. Dr. Ömer KIZILTAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide general information on special education, types of disability and inclusive education practices.
Course Content
Key concepts in special education; the principles and historical development of special education; legal regulations concerning special education; diagnosis and assessment in special education; individualisation of instruction; inclusion and support services in special education; parental involvement in education and collaboration with families; characteristics of different groups with disabilities and special needs; educational approaches and teaching strategies for different groups; effective strategies for classroom management and behaviour management.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Batu, S., ve İftar, G. K., (2010), Kaynaştırma: Ankara: Kök Yayıncılık.
Notes
Downing, E.J. ve Eichinger, J. (2003). Creating learning opportunities for students with severe disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Teaching Exceptional Children, 36, 26-31. Diken, İ. H. (Ed.) (2008). İlköğretimde kaynaştırma. Ankara: PEGEM Akademi. Rayner, C, & Fluck, A. (2014). Pre-service teachers’ perceptions of simSchool as preparation for inclusive education: a pilot study. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education. 42, 212-227. Sucuoğlu, B., ve Kargın, T. (2006), İlköğretimde Kaynaştırma Uygulamaları Yaklaşımlar Yöntemler Teknikler, İstanbul: Morpa Kültür Yayınları Ltd. Ş.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the principles of special education |
| LO02 | Explains the basic concepts of special education. |
| LO03 | Understands the historical development of special education. |
| LO04 | Describes the characteristics of some of the main student groups with special educational needs. |
| LO05 | Describes educational approaches for individuals with special needs. |
| LO06 | Implements behaviour management approaches for individuals with special needs |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the relationships between terms and concepts related to the field of philosophy group education. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Realizes that problems differ from past to present | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes the necessary problems of three basic fields (Philosophy, sociology, psychology) | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Integrates theoretical knowledge with knowledge from relevant disciplines | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesizes different discussions regarding philosophy group education | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the problems encountered in the educational environment and daily life from the perspective of philosophy, sociology and psychology. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Fulfills responsibility in work carried out individually or in groups. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses information about field in daily life with awareness of social responsibility. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Independently addresses problems related to people, society and values | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to look critically | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses advanced information and communication technologies. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Monitors information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language portfolio | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Can access printed and other information sources related to the field | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Shows sensitivity to social, philosophical and literary issues | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Examines the subject covered during philosophy group education in logical consistency. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts Related to Special Education | No prepration | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Legal basis for inclusion practices. | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | General characteristics of inclusive education students | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Essential elements for successful inclusion practices. | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Children with visual impairment | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Children with Learning Disabilities and Their Characteristics | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Rol Oynama |
| 7 | Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Characteristics | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for midtearm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Children with intellectual disabilities | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Gifted/talented children | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Physical Adaptations | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Instructional adaptations | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Tips on individuals with special needs and their education. | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Altı Şapka, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Preparation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in inclusive education practices | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | General evaluation | Relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 63 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,52 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||