Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Special Education in Early Childhood ÖAE201 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Zeynep Sena DERDİYOK
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Zeynep Sena DERDİYOK (Güz)
Goals explain the concept and importance of parent training.
Course Content 1. Introduction to ECSE 2. History of ECSE 3. Legal arrangements 4. Early childhood development 5. Factors affecting development in early childhood 6. Groups served in ECSE 7. Evaluation and Planning in ECSE 8. Program in ECSE Models 9. Service Providing Service in ECSE 10. Family Participation and Cooperation in ECSE 11. ECSE applications and results in Turkey.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 explain essential concepts regarding early intervention and parent training.
2 describe mlilestones of development during early childhood period.
3 expialn factors putting development at-risk.
4 describe the process of assessment during early childhood period.
5 define various intervention/educational settings.
6 explain the concept and importance of parent training.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week EI/ECSE: BASIC CONCEPTS
2. Week EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT I
3. Week EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT II
4. Week EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT III
5. Week FACTORS INFLUENCING CHILD DEVELOPMENT
6. Week EARLY SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS AND PROGRAMMING-1
7. Week ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION PROCESS-2
8. Week EI/ECSE SERVICE MODELS-1
9. Week EI/ECSE SERVICE MODELS-2
10. Week EI/ECSE: CURRENT TOPICS II
11. Week EI/ECSE AND FAMILY PARTICIPATION
12. Week ESSENTIAL TOPICS AT ECSE: PLAY AND ITS IMPORTANCE
13. Week REFLECTION OF THEORIES ON EI/ECSE I
14. Week REFLECTION OF THEORIES ON EI/ECSE II
*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 Defines the characteristics of normal development and different disabilities.
0 Uses effective strategies for supporting alternative communication skills of individuals with special needs.
0 Uses effective teaching methods to support motor, social, cognitive and academic development of individuals with special needs.
0 Makes family education to ensure continuity of instruction at home.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY0 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY0 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY0 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY0 3 3 3 3 3 3
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