Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- ÖAE103 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Osman AKTAN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Osman AKTAN (Güz)
Goals In this course, based on the general learning aim of the course, students are expected to have the following target behaviours at the end of the course: 1. Explains the basic concepts related to intellectual disability. 2. Defines mental disability. 3. Explains important people, events and phenomena that have influenced the developments in the education of individuals with intellectual disabilities in terms of their effects on educational practices. 4. Defines the causes of intellectual disability. 5. Defines the characteristics of individuals with intellectual disability. 6. Defines the diagnostic criteria and evaluation process in intellectual disability. 7. Explains the education of individuals with intellectual disability. 8. Explains support special education practices for individuals with intellectual disabilities. 9. Explains the teaching processes of individuals with intellectual disabilities 10. Explains the importance of family participation and co-operation of individuals with intellectual disability.
Course Content The content of this course includes basic concepts related to intellectual disability, historical process, evaluation of individuals with intellectual disability, diagnosis, characteristics and education of individuals with intellectual disability, supports provided, family education.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains the basic concepts related to mental disability.
2 Defines mental disability.
3 Explains the important people, events and phenomena that have influenced the developments in the education of individuals with intellectual disability in terms of their effects on educational practices.
4 4. Defines the causes of intellectual disability.
5 Defines the characteristics of individuals with intellectual disability.
6 Defines the diagnostic criteria and evaluation process in intellectual disability.
7 Explains the education of individuals with intellectual disability.
8 Explains support special education practices for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
9 Explains the teaching processes of individuals with intellectual disabilities
10 Explains the importance of family participation and co-operation in the education of individuals with mental disabilities.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction, introduction of the course Other Activities
2. Week Basic concepts and definitions Research, Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Historical process of intellectual disability Preparation, After Class Study, Research
4. Week Classification and prevalence of intellectual disability Preparation, After Class Study, Research
5. Week Diagnosis of individuals with intellectual disability Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Evaluation of mental functions Preparation, After Class Study, Research
7. Week Evaluation of adaptive behaviour Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Causes of intellectual disability Other Activities, Research
9. Week Characteristics of individuals with intellectual disability Research, Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Education of individuals with intellectual disabilities (educational environments) Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
11. Week Education of individuals with mental disabilities (Teaching processes) Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
12. Week Students with intellectual disabilities and instructional adaptations Research, Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Students with intellectual disabilities and family involvement Preparation, After Class Study, Research
14. Week Students with intellectual disabilities and behaviour management Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
*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 Defines the criteria and assessment tools necessary for students to be diagnosed with special needs.
2 Evaluates the motor, emotional, social, cognitive and academic development of individuals with special needs.
3 Uses effective teaching methods to support the motor, 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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 0 0
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 0
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 0
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 0
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 0
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Eripek, S. (2019). Zihin Yetersizliği Olan Bireyler ve Eğitimleri. Pegem Akademi
  • Diken, i. H.&Bakkaloğlu, H. (2018) Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Pegem Akademi
  • Burack, J. A. (Ed.). (2012). The Oxford handbook of intellectual disability and development. Oxford Library of Psychology.
  •  Craig, L., Lindsay, W. R., & Browne, K. D. (Eds.). (2010). Assessment and treatment of sexual offenders with intellectual disabilities: A handbook (pp. 139-148). Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Harris, J. C. (2010). Intellectual disability: A guide for families and professionals. Oxford University Press.
  • Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (Eds.). (2017). Instructional strategies for students with mild, moderate, and severe intellectual disability. Sage Publications
  • Matson, J. L., & Issarraras, A. (2019). Handbook of intellectual disabilities. Cham: Springer, 1093-1103.
  • Sucuoğlu, B. (2009). Zihin Engelliler ve Eğitimi. Ankara: Kök Yayıncılık
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. Osman AKTAN Vize 35.00
Doç. Dr. Osman AKTAN Final 35.00
Doç. Dr. Osman AKTAN Ara değerlendirmeler 20.00
Doç. Dr. Osman AKTAN Derse katılım 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 10 1 10
Other Activities 5 3 15
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Final 1 5 5
Classroom Activities 6 2 12
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0