Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Special Education and Inclusion MB408 Turkish Compulsory 8. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Distance education
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayşe Nur KART
Instructor(s)
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
2. Week Assessment in Special Education Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Preparing Individualized Education Plans and Individualizing Instruction Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Mainstreaming/Inclusion and Support Services Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Parent Training Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Students with Intellectual Disabilities Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Students with Hearing Impairments Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Students with Visual Impairments Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Students with Physical Impairments/Chronic Illness Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Students with Language and Communication Disorders Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Students with Learning Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Research, Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Students with Autistic Disorder, Gifted Students 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 Gains and applies early childhood basic knowledge.
2 Plans the educational process to support development and learning.
3 Organizes healthy, supportive and stimulating educational environments.
4 Uses active and alternative learning methods in early childhood.
5 Works in cooperation with family, school and society.
6 They are aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based, and reflect these theories to their practices.
7 Awares of the attitude, responsibility and ethical values ​​related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans and implements the learning-teaching process effectively and evaluates it with appropriate measurement tools, taking into account the basic concepts, principles and characteristics of curricula.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods and instructional technologies in effective learning-teaching process design.
10 Follows the innovation, development and 21st century skills in the field of teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and applications based on scientific principles.
11 Have the ability to use Turkish properly and effectively in accordance with the rules and to communicate well with students.
12 Demonstrates teaching attitudes and behaviors in accordance with Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions, democracy, human rights, and awareness of Turkish national, moral, moral and cultural values.
13 Knows at least one foreign language at a level to be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues.
14 Awares of the importance for the teaching profession of willingly and actively participating in the cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sports activities required to be an effective global citizen.
15 With a sense of social responsibility, it plans and implements projects and activities that aim to support the development of society by being sensitive to local and global events and developments.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
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 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY13 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY14 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY15 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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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
Other Activities 1 21 21
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 69
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0