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| Unit | ADANA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | CGP144 |
| Name | Special Education Practices |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 0-3 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. BURCU SULTAN ABBAK |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The purpose of the Special Education Practices course is to train qualified child development personnel who can understand the developmental characteristics of children with special needs, plan educational environments and methods appropriate to their individual needs, communicate effectively, and work in collaboration with families and experts. This course aims to teach students the basic concepts of special education and to teach them the appropriate approaches and practices for different disability groups.
Course Content
History of the institution, Physical characteristics of the school, Student admission requirements, Programs implemented in the institution / school, Observing a child in your class, Classroom management practices, Teaching methods and techniques, Family studies.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Koçbeker Eid, B. N., Çıkılı, Y., Deniz, S. (2020). Special Education and Inclusion. Educational book: Ankara Metin, E. N. and Yükselen A.Y. (2018). Children with Special Needs and Inclusion. Hedef Publishing. Öğr. Gör.Dr. BURCU SULTAN ABBAK KAÇAR Lecture notes
Notes
Databases, articles, theses, congress books, research reports, videos, research scenarios, observation video recordings, interview audio recordings
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts of special education and the characteristics of individuals with special needs. |
| LO02 | Distinguishes different types of special needs and describes appropriate educational approaches for each. |
| LO03 | Explains the process of preparing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and creates a sample IEP plan. |
| LO04 | Designs activities that support the social, emotional and academic development of children with special needs. |
| LO05 | Designs teaching materials for children with special needs. |
| LO06 | Explains the importance of inclusion and early intervention practices. |
| LO07 | Establishes effective collaboration with families, teachers and other experts in the special education process. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic updated theoretical knowledge in the field of child development, necessary information for practice, necessary education and training tools and resources | 3 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The students will be able to use the tools, materials, materials and communication technologies in the working processes related to the field. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Supports children's correct use of Turkish | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods, activities and techniques, taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The students will be able to use a foreign language to follow the innovations in the field. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares educational materials supporting the developmental areas (physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development areas) of children in pre-school education institutions and special education institutions and organizes educational environments. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Participates in group work or individual and acts with the group | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Have basic theoretical knowledge about mathematics and social sciences (History, Turkish etc.). | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It reflects the philosophy, general characteristics and requirements of each element of the program to its applications. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Occupational safety, worker health, occupational accidents, environmental protection and climate knowledge. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | He recognizes himself as an individual; uses their creativity and strengths and improves their weaknesses. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Communicates effectively with other stakeholders, especially children and parents. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows the characteristics of children with special needs, plans and implements the educational process for these children | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops the ability to explore research methods, explore and produce alternative solutions. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant laws, regulations and legislation as an example to the society with its external appearance, attitudes and behaviors. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the institution, internship rules, getting to know the special education environment, meeting teachers and students | Observation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Observation of the general characteristics of individuals with special needs in the institution. | Observation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Studies on observing and reporting individual differences of students | Lecturer Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 4 | Classroom routines, teacher-guided observation and classroom management practices | Observation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Examining examples of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) | Program review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Observations of games and activities for individuals with special needs | Source screening | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Participation in small group activities with the teacher | Observation, Case study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Report submission | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Material preparation: Developing developmentally appropriate materials tailored to individual needs. | Observation, reading, brainstorming | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Recognize assessment tools used in special education. | Problem Solving, Brainstorming | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | One-on-one interaction with the student: Activities that support language, motor skills, or social-emotional development | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme |
| 12 | Observation of family meetings and support in the communication process with the family | Source reading, review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Planning and implementing a small activity (with teacher guidance) | Observation, Case study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Evaluation of effectiveness, analysis of strengths and areas for development | Case study, | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Working with families | Source scanning, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Report writing | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Report submission | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 77 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,08 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||