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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI406 |
| Name | Development of Children with Special Needs |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KADİR ÇAKIR |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KADİR ÇAKIR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Aims to understand physical, mental and emotional processes of chidren with special needs and to provide information about the special education process
Course Content
Child psychology and introduction to special education, special needs of children with different development characteristics, behavioral changes in children with different special needs and skills development, education of parents of children showing different development
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the basic concepts of childhood development. |
| LO02 | Explains the nature and nurture interaction and its effect on differences in development. |
| LO03 | Describes the attributes such as, different, developmental disabilities, special needs, and gifted. |
| LO04 | Explains the diagnosis process of children with developmental disabilities at eary stage. |
| LO05 | Increases parents and other stakeholders' awereness of their children developing difficulties. |
| LO06 | Explains the special education processes of individuals with different characteristics. |
| LO07 | Identifies the problems of adaptation to different society. |
| LO08 | Applies his / her knowledge and skills in the field with ethical responsibility. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the main concepts, questions and issues in the field and the sub-fields of psychology. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the concepts of scientific research methods and principles. | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 2 |
| PLO05 | - | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Explain the ethical principles and values of psychology and conducts research and application in accordance with these principles. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Applies critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills in techniques and methods of psychology profession. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Explains the cognitive processes of humans and animals. | 2 |
| PLO09 | - | Comprehends the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with scientific thinking | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary teamwork and demonstrates their application skills. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | Applies therapeutic and empathic communication skills with ethical responsibility. | 5 |
| PLO14 | - | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 5 |
| PLO17 | - | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 5 |
| PLO18 | - | Applies communication skills on professional level in human relations and group works. | 5 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 5 |
| PLO20 | - | Explains verbally and in writing effectively. Develops himself with the principle of lifelong development in addition to professional development, for the individual development of the scientific, social, cultural and sportive areas. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. Applies successfully the knowledge and skills learned in basic and applied psychology. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical Perspectives on the Nature of Childhood | Library and internet use | |
| 2 | Genetics, Heredity and Enviromental factors | Library and internet use | |
| 3 | Introduction to Special Needs Education | Library and internet use | |
| 4 | Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders | Library and internet use | |
| 5 | Autism | Library and internet use | |
| 6 | Children with Down Syndrome | Library and internet use | |
| 7 | Children with Cerebral Palsy | Library and internet use | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Overview | |
| 9 | Visual and Auditory Insufficiencies | Library and internet use | |
| 10 | Gifted Children | Library and internet use | |
| 11 | Teaching Skills in Children with special needs | Library and internet use | |
| 12 | Behavior Modification in Children with special needs | Library and internet use | |
| 13 | Therapeutic Uses of Art in Children with special needs | Library and internet use | |
| 14 | Family Involvement in Education of Children with Special needs | Library and internet use | |
| 15 | Sexual Development and Problems in Children with Special needs | Library and internet use | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Overview | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Overview |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||