Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Scientifically Based Practices in Special Education ÖEB 502 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Yusuf AKEMOĞLU
Instructor(s)
Goals In this course, it is aimed to make a comprehensive evaluation of the existing literature in special education and to teach science and evidence-based practice skills accordingly.
Course Content The course provides a comprehensive overview of science-based practices and the components needed for these practices in teaching environments.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Discuss the concept of scientifically based practices.
2 Discuss the historical process of scientifically based practices.
3 Describe and discuss the qualitative indicators that form a scientific basis.
4 Discuss scientific research in terms of establishing a scientific basis.
5 Describe attempts at science-based applications in the world.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to scientifically based practices (SBP) Other Activities, Interview
2. Week SBP in Special Education: History, Definition and Recommendations Interview, Research
3. Week Developing a vision for SBP in Special Education. Interview, Research
4. Week Evidence-based practices Finding and reading science and evidence-based practices Interview, Research
5. Week Qualitative indicators Interview, Research
6. Week Making evaluations and choosing implementation strategies based on qualitative indicators Interview, Research
7. Week Critically evaluate scientific practices Interview, Research
8. Week Scientifically based practices and a critical perspective. Interview, Research
9. Week Guest invite Practice, Interview
10. Week Student presentations Practice, Interview
11. Week Student presentations Research, Interview
12. Week Student presentations Research, Practice, Interview
13. Week Final presentations Practice, Interview
14. Week Final presentations Interview, Practice
*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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Reichow, B., Doehring, P., Cicchetti, D. V., ve Volkmar, F. R. (2011). Evidence-based practices and treatments for children with autism (Editörler). Spinger.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 7 4 28
Research 14 4 56
Other Activities 5 4 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 8 8
Homework 1 14 3 42
Final 1 8 8
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0