DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND FAMILY COUNSELING FOR DISABLED CHILDREN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY443E	DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND FAMILY COUNSELING FOR DISABLED CHILDREN	7	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DENİZ YILDIZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes about having the equipment to counsel families with disabled children.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The psychological processes experienced by the family with a new child with special needs Programs developed to support families, Points to be considered during interviews with families of children with special needs, The interview process in child-focused family counseling.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Studies on the families of children with special needs.
It studies the process of family participation of children with special needs and the psychological processes experienced by families.
Explains the models describing the reactions of families.
Selects the appropriate support program to support families with children with special needs.
Supports programs designed to support families with children with special needs.
Explains family counseling theories and counseling process.
Initiates child-oriented family interview processes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Studies with Families of Children with Special Needs Introduction	Instruction, Q/A Session, Observation, Case Discussion
2	Literature review, Web Based Research	Models Explaining the Reactions of Families of Children with Special Needs	Instruction, Q/A Session
3	Literature review, Web Based Research	Persistent Sadness Model, Self-Structuration Model, Powerlessness and Meaninglessness Model	Instruction, Observation, Brainstorming
4	Literature review	Stress in Families with Children with Special Needs, Needs of Families	Instruction, Q/A Session, Observation, Case Study, Discussion, Brainstorming
5	Literature review, Independent research	Reactions of Parents and Siblings	Q/A Session, Brainstorming
6	Literature review, Independent research	Family attitudes with a disabled child	Instruction, Q/A Session, Observation,
7	Web Based Research	Support services for families	Instruction, Q/A Session, Observation, Case Study, Discussion, Brainstorming
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Web Based Research	Points to Consider While Preparing a Training Program for Families of Children with Special Needs	Instruction, Q/A Session, Observation, Case Study, Discussion, Brainstorming
10	Literature review, Group research	Interviews with Families	Instruction, Observation, Discussion, Case Study
11	Literature review, Web Based Research	Interviews for Getting Information and Giving Information	Instruction
12	Independent research	Interviews for Identification and Expression of Emotions	Q/A Session, Brainstorming
13	Group research	Problem Solving Interviews, Planning Future Events Interviews	Instruction, Observation, Case Discussion, Brainstorming
14	Literature review, Web Based Research	Points to Consider in Interviews with Families of Children with Special Needs	Instruction, Observation, Case Discussion, Brainstorming
15	Literature review, Web Based Research	Family Participation in Inclusion Programs, IEP and Family Participation	Instruction, Brainstorming
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Aral N., Gürsoy F. (2020).Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve Eğitimleri: Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık
Aral N., Gürsoy F. (2020).Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve Eğitimleri: Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar. Ankara:Hedef Yayıncılık

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.				3
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.					4
3	To be able to understand and manage the activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.				3
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning.					4
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and solutions to the problems verbally and in writing.						5
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.						5
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.				3
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.					4
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.					4
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	14	1	14
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	100