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| Code | EFMZ404 |
| Name | Special Education and Inclusion |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ÖZGÜL AKIN ŞENKAL |
Course Goal
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
Basic concepts of special education; principles and historical development of special education; legal arrangements for special education; diagnosis and assessment methods in special education; individualization of teaching; cohesion and support special education services; education participation and family co-operation of the family; characteristics of different inadequacies and groups of talents; educational approaches and teaching strategies for different groups; effective strategies and behavior management in classroom management.
Course Precondition
To have successfully completed the basic courses in the field of educational sciences.
Resources
Lecture notes related to the course content will be presented to the students taking the course in digital environment.
Notes
Resources such as current literature, publications and reading lists related to the course will be shared during the course flow.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands and comprehends disability and terminology. |
| LO02 | Understands to make some adaptations according to the needs and performance of the students with special needs in the curriculum applied in general and special education. |
| LO03 | Understands working with families, colleagues, experts from different disciplines and community representatives to co-operate and co-ordinate the needs of the learners. |
| LO04 | Understands using formal and informal assessment and assessment tools and methods to assess the needs and achievements of the learners in multiple ways and interpreting their results. |
| LO05 | Understands active feedback on the performance and achievements of the students with special needs. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the scientific foundations of education | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the knowledge generation method of social sciences. | 1 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Graduate of Social Studies Education; Explain the basic concepts and principles of social sciences. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | He/she evaluates the information he/she has learned with a critical approach by gaining the ability to access the information sources he/she needs. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can identify practices that will create democratic learning environments and make the classroom a part of real life | 1 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Plans the teaching-learning process by taking into account the individual differences of the students and the characteristics of the subject area. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It uses methods that will develop students' empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision-making and problem-solving skills in line with human values. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops original materials and uses information technologies to make student-centered teaching effective. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Avoiding being mechanical in measurement and evaluation, she (he) can use creative and careful forms that will ensure the versatile development of students. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Can meaningfully relate the disciplines that contribute to the content of the Social Studies course by applying the special teaching methods required by the program. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | By recognizing the cultural structures of the society she (he) lives in and other societies, she (he) evaluates the causes and consequences of the changes throughout history. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Defines the place where he lives on the world. Evaluate the social, political and economic effects of mathematical position and what kind of results this situation has created throughout history | 1 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Distinguish the importance of benefiting from natural sciences and fine arts as well as social sciences in order to perceive the world multidimensionally. In addition to his professional development, he constantly improves himself by determining the educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with his interests and abilities. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Can make self-assessment regarding the professional competencies he/she has | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Values lifelong learning | 3 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can communicate effectively in different cultures (rural-urban), social environment and students, argues that problems can be solved by peaceful methods | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | By avoiding discrimination, it defends that living a life in accordance with human rights and human dignity is valid and necessary for all people. | 4 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Creates a citizen-teacher model. As a participating member of civil society; He tries to find solutions to the problems of the school he works in, the environment he works in, the society he lives in and today's world. | 4 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Values self-confidence, the courage to question and the power to change. Willing to work hard and take responsibility for this | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts of special education | What is special education? What are the types of special requirements? How do inadequacies and disabilities occur? What are the aims and basic principles of special education? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Special education practices in Turkey and in the world | How has special education developed historically? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Intellectual and physical disability | What is intellectual disability? What are the characteristics of individuals with intellectual disability? What is physical disability? What are the characteristics of individuals with physical disabilities? What should be considered in the education of these individuals? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Autism spectrum disorder and hearing impairment | What is autism spectrum disorder? What are the characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorder? What is a hearing impairment? What are the characteristics of individuals with hearing impairment? What should be considered in the education of these individuals? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Learning disability and visual impairment | What is a learning disability? What are the characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities? What is visual impairment? What are the characteristics of individuals with visual impairment? What should be considered in the education of these individuals? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Emotional and behavioral disorders and Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | What are emotional and behavioral disorders? What are the characteristics of individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders? What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Speech disorders and chronic diseases | What are speech disorders? What are the characteristics of individuals with speech disorders? What are chronic diseases? What are the characteristics of individuals with chronic diseases? What should be considered in the education of these individuals? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Giftedness and multi-disabilities | What is giftedness? What are the characteristics of gifted individuals? What is multiple disability? What are the characteristics of individuals with multiple disabilities? What should be considered in the education of these individuals? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Medical diagnosis | What is medical diagnosis? Why is medical diagnosis necessary? What is the scope of medical diagnosis? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Educational diagnosis and placement | What is educational diagnostics? Who does the educational diagnostics? Who does the educational placement? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Special education options in our country | What are the educational options available to people with disabilities? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Preparing an Individualized Education Program | What is an Individualized Education Program? How is an Individualized Education Program prepared? Who is responsible for preparing and implementing an Individualized Education Program? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Special education in schools | What can be done for special education students in schools? What are the issues to be considered in special education? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Legal regulations related to special education | What are the legal regulations regarding special education services? What are the legal responsibilities regarding special education services? | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||