Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Visual Impairment ÖAE108 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmet KART
Instructors Mehmet KART
Assistants
Goals To gain competencies related to diagnosing and evaluating visual impairment, knowing basic concepts, classification of visual impairment, comprehending the characteristics and education of individuals with visual impairment.
Course Content Within the scope of this course, knowing the basic concepts of visual impairment, classification of visual impairment, knowing the characteristics of individuals with visual impairment and learning the necessary alternative communication methods are included.
Learning Outcomes - Know the definition and scope of visual impairment.
- He knows the diagnosis and evaluation process of visual inadequacy.
- He knows teaching methods suitable for individuals with visual failure.
- He knows the alternative communication methods that can be used by individuals with visual failure.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Definition and importance of vision Verbal Expression Course Hours Other Activities
2. Week Definition of visual impairment Course Hours Verbal Expression
3. Week Diagnosis and evaluation of visual impairment Verbal Expression Course Hours
4. Week Types of visual impairment Course Hours Verbal Expression
5. Week Effects of visual impairment on individuals Course Hours Verbal Expression Other Activities
6. Week Etiology of visual impairment Course Hours Verbal Expression
7. Week Midterm Other Activities Practice
8. Week Vision assistive devices Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours
9. Week Training programs appropriate to the degree of visual impairment Course Hours Verbal Expression
10. Week Alternative communication methods that can be used in individuals with visual impairment Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours
11. Week Development of visual skills Verbal Expression Course Hours
12. Week Educational evaluation and rehabilitation approaches in children with visual impairment Verbal Expression Course Hours
13. Week Steps in vision rehabilitation programs
14. Week final exam Course Hours Other Activities Practice
Recommended Sources
Kamalı Arslantaş, T. ve Yalçın G. (2021). Assistive Technologies and Accessibility in the Education of Visually Impaired Individuals. Nobel Publishing: Ankara.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 Measurement Method
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 2 28
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 10 1 10
Other Activities 5 3 15
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Final 1 5 5
Classroom Activities 6 2 12
Total Workload 102
ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0