Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Scientifically Based Practices in Special Education ÖEB 502 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yusuf AKEMOĞLU
Instructors Hakan ÖZAK
Assistants
Goals In this course, it is aimed to make a comprehensive evaluation of the existing literature in special education and to teach science and evidence-based practice skills accordingly.
Course Content The course provides a comprehensive overview of science-based practices and the components needed for these practices in teaching environments.
Learning Outcomes - Discuss the concept of scientifically based practices.
- Discuss the historical process of scientifically based practices.
- Describe and discuss the qualitative indicators that form a scientific basis.
- Discuss scientific research in terms of establishing a scientific basis.
- Describe attempts at science-based applications in the world.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to scientifically based practices (SBP) Verbal Expression Other Activities
2. Week SBP in Special Education: History, Definition and Recommendations Research Verbal Expression
3. Week Developing a vision for SBP in Special Education. Verbal Expression Research
4. Week Evidence-based practices Finding and reading science and evidence-based practices Verbal Expression Research
5. Week Qualitative indicators Research Verbal Expression
6. Week Making evaluations and choosing implementation strategies based on qualitative indicators Research Verbal Expression
7. Week Critically evaluate scientific practices Verbal Expression Research
8. Week Scientifically based practices and a critical perspective. Verbal Expression Research
9. Week Guest invite Practice Verbal Expression
10. Week Student presentations Verbal Expression Practice
11. Week Student presentations Verbal Expression Research
12. Week Student presentations Practice Verbal Expression Research
13. Week Final presentations Practice Verbal Expression
14. Week Final presentations Verbal Expression Practice
Recommended Sources
Reichow, B., Doehring, P., Cicchetti, D. V., ve Volkmar, F. R. (2011). Evidence-based practices and treatments for children with autism (Editörler). Spinger.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
*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 3 42
Preparation, After Class Study 7 4 28
Research 14 4 56
Other Activities 5 4 20
Midterm 1 1 8 8
Homework 1 14 3 42
Final 1 8 8
Total Workload 204
ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0