Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Special Education ÖAE101 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet KART
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet KART (Güz)
Goals To learn essansial concepts such special education services, characteristics of children with special needs and education. To have knowledge about differents handicapped groups and their reasons. To develop positive attitude about handicapped people. To learn necessary adaptations according to characteristics of disabled children.
Course Content Basic concepts of special education, principles of special education, historical development of special education, legal arrangements for special education and individuals with special needs, diagnosis and evaluation process in special education, individualization of education, mainstreaming and support special education services, participation to education and family cooperation, the characteristics of different disability groups and gifted students and the educational approaches and teaching strategies for these groups.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Debate the special education and its foundations.
2 List the feelings of families who have children with special needs and their relationship with specialists.
3 Define the different types of disabilities.
4 Debate the causes, characteristics, prevalence, educational practices, and issues related to different disabilities.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week General concepts about special education
2. Week Historical development of special education, legal arrangements for special education and individuals with special needs Preparation, After Class Study, Research
3. Week Diagnosis and evaluation process in special education, individualization of education Preparation, After Class Study, Research
4. Week Inclusion and support special education services Research, Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Family participation to education and cooperation with family Research, Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week The characteristics of individuals with mentally disabled Research, Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week The characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm Exam Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
9. Week The characteristics of individuals with physical disabilities Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week The characteristics of individuals with speech and language disorders Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week The characteristics of visually impaired individuals Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
12. Week The characteristics of individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder individuals and their characteristics Research, Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Final Exam Other Activities
*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
0 Define the necessary criteria and assessment tools for the students to be diagnosed with special needs.
2 Evaluates the motor, emotional, social, cognitive and academic development of individuals with special needs.
4 Uses effective teaching methods to support the independent living and self-determination skills of individuals with special needs.
5 Collaborates with family and other professionals in order to increase the effectiveness and continuity of teaching.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY0 5 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3 3
PY5 3 3 3 3
PY9 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • İbrahim H. Diken (Editör) (2018). Özel Eğitime Gereksinimi Olan Öğrenciler ve Özel Eğitim, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık
  • Gönül Akçamete (Editör) (2015). Genel Eğitim Okullarında Özel Gereksinimi Olan Öğrenciler ve Özel Eğitim, Kök Yayıncılık.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet KART Vize 45.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet KART Final 45.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet KART Devam 10.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 14 1 14
Other Activities 6 2 12
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Final 1 6 6
Classroom Activities 5 2 10
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0