INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT405	INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS	7	3	3	6

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

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Definition and Terminology Related to Being with Special Needs; Main Groups with Special Needs: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, Individuals with pervasive developmental disorders, Individuals with hearing loss, Individuals with visual impairments, Individuals with language and speech disorders, Gifted individuals, Those with learning disabilities, Individuals with emotional-behavioral problems; Educational Initiatives Applied to Individuals with Special Needs; Special education; Inclusion and Support Special Education Services; Special Education in Early Childhood and Preschool Periods;
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition and Terminology Related to Being with Special Needs; Main Groups with Special Needs: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, Individuals with pervasive developmental disorders, Individuals with hearing loss, Individuals with visual impairments, Individuals with language and speech disorders, Gifted individuals, Those with learning disabilities, Individuals with emotional-behavioral problems; Educational Initiatives Applied to Individuals with Special Needs; Special education; Inclusion and Support Special Education Services; Special Education in Early Childhood and Preschool Periods;

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Discusses special education and its foundations.
Discuss laws and regulations related to special education
Analyzes the relationship between parents, family and specialist in case of an individual with special needs in the family and the emotions experienced in the family.
Will be able to define early childhood special education and its applications.
Will be able to define different types of disabilities.
Discuss the causes, characteristics, prevalence rates, appropriate educational practices and problems in different types of disabilities.
Discuss the basic principles of establishing and maintaining effective collaboration.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature reading, individual research	Fundamentals of Special Education	Lecture, discussion, Case study
2	Literature reading, individual research	Fundamentals of Special Education	Lecture, discussion, Case study
3	Literature reading, individual research	Law-regulations, referral process-diagnostic process, RAM, evaluation Parents, families, special needs status—family-expert relationship, experiences in the family	Lecture, discussion, Case study
4	Literature reading, individual research	Early Childhood Special Education	Lecture, discussion, Case study
5	Literature reading, individual research	Mental Disability	Lecture, discussion, Case study
6	Literature reading, individual research	Learning Disabilities-ADHD	Lecture, discussion, Case study
7	Literature reading, individual research	Emotional and Behavioral Disorders	Lecture, discussion, Case study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature reading, individual research	Autism Spectrum Disorder	Lecture, discussion, Case study
10	Literature reading, individual research	Communication Disorders	Lecture, discussion, Case study
11	Literature reading, individual research	Hearing Impairment	Lecture, discussion, Case study
12	Literature reading, individual research	Visual Impairment	Lecture, discussion, Case study
13	Literature reading, individual research	Physical Disabilities and Rare Disorders	Lecture, discussion, Case study
14	Literature reading, individual research	Gifted and Talented People	Lecture, discussion, Case study
15	Literature reading, individual research	Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity	Lecture, discussion, Case study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Erdoğan, F. K., & Sema, B. A. Ş. (2018). Özel gereksinimli birey farkındalığının 4-6 yaş çocuklarına kazandırılması. Yaratıcı Drama Dergisi, 13(1), 101-114.

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	Has the basic information on the science of language and speech in order to identify and interpret necessary approaches for his/her patients.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the main phenomenons, principles, processes and practices of language and speech science, explains the methods in the field and makes a basic level of analysis and evaluation.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to plan a proper language and speech therapy program via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To prepare the language and speech therapy profession according to ethical rules, assimilate the multidisciplinary approach, to prepare the necessary screening programs for healthy and / or problem groups in accordance with contemporary medical rules, to evaluate the patients with language and speech disorders, to identify the problems, and to find appropriate re / habilitation programs have the skills to prepare, determine the necessary tools and apply them.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with main medical fields.				3
2	Evaluates and interprets the problems about language and speech disorder of his/her patients guided by relevant specialist, asks consultation from other departments in case of need.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In addition to measuring the effectiveness, continuity and quality of the services related to language and speech therapy, it also conducts training and practice studies on language and speech science.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Performs his/her duties of expertise in the eyes of judicial authorities and private and government agencies.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Enables the development of professional standards and policies, determines planning and execution of the assessment and rehabilitation approaches, identifies the efficient applications of new knowledge-based methods and programs and contributes to improve professional and technical standarts.			2

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	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	14	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	14	2	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	72	0	156