SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY144	SPECIAL EDUCATION	2	3	3	5

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge, skills and attitudes about concepts and principles of special education, individuals who need special education and their characteristics and current issues related to special education.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Aims and Principles of Special Education, History of Special Education, Children with Special Needs and Areas of Special Needs, Evaluation and Developmental Diagnosis of Children with Special Needs, Problems of Families with Children with Special Needs, Education of Parents of Children with Special Needs, Rights of Children with Special Needs and Their Parents, Current Situation of Special Education in Turkey.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Introduction to Special Education	Instruction, Q&A
2	Web based research, independent research	Special Education Process, Principles, Diagnosis and Evaluation, Special Education Methods	Instruction, Case Study
3	Independent research, group research	Historical Development of Special Education	Instruction, Case Study, Discussion
4	Literature review, web-based research	IEP-Inclusive Education	Instruction, Brainstorming
5	Literature review,group research	Visually Impaired Children and Their Education	Instruction, Discussion, Set an Example
6	Independent research, group research	Children with Hearing Impairment and Their Education	Instruction, Question & Answer, Case Study
7	Literature review, group research	Children with Physical Disabilities and Their Education	Instruction, Discussion, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Independent research, group research	Children with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Education	Instruction, Case Study, Discussion
10	Literature review, group research	Children with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Education	Instruction, Case Study, Brainstorming
11	Web based research, group research	Children with Learning Disabilities and Their Education	Instruction, Question and answer
12	Literature review, Web based research	Children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and Their Education	Instruction, Discussion
13	Literature review, Independent research	Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Education	Instruction, Case Study
14	Web based research, group research	Children with Communication, Language and Speech Disorders and Their Education	Instruction, Discussion, Case Study
15	Visual resources, practices	An overview	Instruction, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Baykoç, N. (2011). Özel gereksinimli çocuklar ve özel eğitim. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap.
Özsoy, Y. Özyürek, M. ve Eripek, S. (2001).Özel Eğitime Giriş. Karatepe Yayınları, Ankara.

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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.						5
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.				3
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.				3
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.						5
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.			2
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.					4
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.				3
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.						5
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.						5

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	3	3	9
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	3	5	15
Report Writing	3	5	15
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	3	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	3	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	123