Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Materıal Desıgn In Specıal Educatıon MB403 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Online
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayşe Nur KART
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayşe Nur KART (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is, to teach the basic principles of special education, to advance students? Knowledge about individuals with special needs, to inform students about the factors causing disability, to inform students about the different diagnostic groups, to inform students about the developmental support programs which should be applied in the field of special education.
Course Content Basic concepts of special education; principles and historical development of special education; legal regulations on special education; diagnosis and evaluation in special education; individualization of teaching; mainstreaming and support special education services; participation of the family in education and cooperation with the family; characteristics of different disability and ability groups; educational approaches and teaching strategies for different groups; effective strategies and behavior management in classroom management.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Discuss developmental needs of children with special needs with various diagnosis
2 Explain needs of children with various diagnostics categories
3 Elaborate on diagnosis, care, education and treatment of children with special needs with various diagnosis
4 Name ways in which he/she can contribute to the diagnosis, education and treatment of these children within the boundaries of his/her respective field
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic Terms about special education Presentation (Preparation) Interview Class Hours
2. Week Fundamentals of Special Education Historical Perspective Turkey and the word of speciale ducation status Presentation (Preparation) Interview Class Hours
3. Week Goalsand Principles of Special Education; Promotion of Development Support Programs for Children with Special Needs Presentation (Preparation) Interview Class Hours
4. Week Development of ChildrenWhoare at Risk Presentation (Preparation) Other Activities Interview Research Class Hours
5. Week Families of Children with Special Needs Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Research Other Activities Interview
6. Week Children with Mental Retardation Interview Research Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
7. Week Children with Autism Interview Class Hours Presentation (Preparation) Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities
8. Week MIDTERM
9. Week Children with Communication Disorders Presentation (Preparation) Interview Research Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Class Hours
10. Week Hearing Impaired Children Presentation (Preparation) Other Activities Interview Research Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Visually Impaired Children Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Interview Presentation (Preparation) Other Activities
12. Week Children with Learning Disabilities Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Research Interview Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Children with speech and language disorders Other Activities Interview Research Presentation (Preparation) Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
14. Week Final Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Interview Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Research
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 They know and apply contemporary teaching methods and techniques, assessment and evaluation methods.
3 Have pedagogical knowledge about teacher profession and their field.
13 Have general knowledge about students who need special care.
19 Relate mathematics to other disciplines.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY3 0 5 0 5
PY13 5 5 5 5
PY19 0 3 3 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Greenspan, I.S.,Wieder, S., Simons, R. ( 2004) Özel Gereksinimli Çocuk (Çev. İsmail Ersevim). Özgür Yayınları, İstanbul. Edt. Baykoç, N., (2011) Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve Özel Eğitim. Eğiten Yayınları, Ankara.
  • Doğru, S.Y.,Saltalı, N.D., (2011) Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Özel Eğitim. Maya Akademi, Ankara.
  • Metin, N., (2012) Özel gereksinimli Çocuklar. Maya Akademi Yayınları, Ankara.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 13 2 26
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 6 3 18
Research 3 2 6
Other Activities 1 3 3
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 10 10
Homework 1 1 35 35
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 108
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0