Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Materıal Desıgn In Specıal Educatıon MB403 7. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Distance education
Course Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Nur KART
Instructor(s) Ayşe Nur KART
Assistants
Goals 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 1. Basic Concepts of Special Education and the History of Special Education 2. Assessment in Special Education 3. Preparing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Individualizing Instruction 4. Mainstreaming/Inclusion and Support Services 5. Parent Training 6. Students with Intellectual Disabilities 7. Students with Hearing Impairments 8. Students with Visual Impairments 9. Students with Physical Impairments/Chronic Illness 10. Students with Language and Communication Disorders 11. Students with Learning Impairments 12. Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 13. Students with Autistic Disorder 14. Gifted Students
Learning Outcomes - Uses concepts of special education field correctly.
- Explains historical process of the field of special education.
- Summarizes the historical development of special education.
- Uses appropriate ways to assess and prepare individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assesses legislations related to special education field and acting in accordance with the laws.
- Evaluates the legal legislation in the field of special education and the importance of complying with this legislation.
- Explains the importance of parent training and participation in mainstreaming/inclusion of students with special needs.
- Makes instructional adaptations and modifications needed in the classroom taking into account the abilities and disabilities of all students with special needs.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Basic Concepts and the History of Special Education Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
2. Week Assessment in Special Education Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice
3. Week Preparing Individualized Education Plans and Individualizing Instruction Course Hours Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation
4. Week Mainstreaming/Inclusion and Support Services Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
5. Week Parent Training Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
6. Week Students with Intellectual Disabilities Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours
7. Week Students with Hearing Impairments Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Students with Visual Impairments Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
10. Week Students with Physical Impairments/Chronic Illness Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours
11. Week Students with Language and Communication Disorders Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Course Hours Visual Presentation
12. Week Students with Learning Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Students with Autistic Disorder, Gifted Students Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
14. Week Final
Recommended Sources
Batu, E.S. (2000). Start preparing for inclusion, support services and inclusion. Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences Journal of Special Education, 2 (4), 35-45.
Dıken, H.I. (Ed.). (2008). Those who have special education and special education. Ankara: Pegem Academy.
Ege, P. (2006). Features of personal disability groups and different classes. Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences Journal of Special Education, 7 (2), 1-23.
Kargin, T. (2004). Mainstreaming: Description, clinic and apron. Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences Journal of Special Education, 5 (2), 1-13.
Material Sharing
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 Measurement Method
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40
PY3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40
PY5 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40
PY6 1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40
*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 1 10 10
Preparation, After Class Study 2 7 14
Research 1 22 22
Other Activities 1 21 21
Verbal Expression 1 1.5 1.5
Visual Presentation 2 3 6
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0