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 Distance education
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet KART
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet KART (Güz)
Goals The purpose of the course is to have the students define basic concepts of special education; explain the history of special education; know legislation of the field; understand assessment of students with special needs, preparation of individualized education plans, and mainstreaming/inclusion; define and know characteristics of and educational approaches for students with intellectual disabilities, hearing impairments, visual impairments, physical impairments/chronic illness, language and communication disorders, learning impairments, emotional and behavioral disorders, autistic disorder, multiple impairments, or for gifted students, make adaptations and modifications for these students
Course Content 1. Basic Concepts of Special Education and the History of Special Education 2. Assessment in Special Education 3. Preparing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Individualizing Instruction 4. Mainstreaming/Inclusion and Support Services 5. Parent Training 6. Students with Intellectual Disabilities 7. Students with Hearing Impairments 8. Students with Visual Impairments 9. Students with Physical Impairments/Chronic Illness 10. Students with Language and Communication Disorders 11. Students with Learning Impairments 12. Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 13. Students with Autistic Disorder 14. Gifted Students
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Uses concepts of special education field correctly.
2 Explains historical process of the field of special education.
3 Summarizes the historical development of special education.
4 Uses appropriate ways to assess and prepare individualized education plans for students with special needs.
5 Assesses legislations related to special education field and acting in accordance with the laws.
6 Evaluates the legal legislation in the field of special education and the importance of complying with this legislation.
7 Explains the importance of parent training and participation in mainstreaming/inclusion of students with special needs.
8 Makes instructional adaptations and modifications needed in the classroom taking into account the abilities and disabilities of all students with special needs.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic Concepts and the History of Special Education Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Assessment in Special Education Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Practice
3. Week Preparing Individualized Education Plans and Individualizing Instruction Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Mainstreaming/Inclusion and Support Services Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Parent Training Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Students with Intellectual Disabilities Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Students with Hearing Impairments Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Students with Visual Impairments Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Students with Physical Impairments/Chronic Illness Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Students with Language and Communication Disorders Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
12. Week Students with Learning Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Students with Autistic Disorder, Gifted Students Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Final
*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 Understands the interaction between the disciplines related to the field of classroom teaching.
2 Approaches the information about the field of classroom teaching with a critical perspective.
3 Uses the necessary computer software in the field of classroom teaching.
4 Internalizes the skills developed in the field of classroom teaching and uses them in interdisciplinary studies.
5 Knows and applies the basic skills that a child at primary school level should have.
6 Is aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based and reflects these theories in their practices.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Batu, E.S. (2000). Start preparing for inclusion, support services and inclusion. Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences Journal of Special Education, 2 (4), 35-45.
  • Dıken, H.I. (Ed.). (2008). Those who have special education and special education. Ankara: Pegem Academy.
  • Ege, P. (2006). Features of personal disability groups and different classes. Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences Journal of Special Education, 7 (2), 1-23.
  • Kargin, T. (2004). Mainstreaming: Description, clinic and apron. Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences Journal of Special Education, 5 (2), 1-13.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 1 10 10
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 2 7 14
Research 1 22 22
Interview 1 1.5 1.5
Presentation (Preparation) 2 3 6
Other Activities 1 21 21
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0