EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

EDS301

Course Code: EDS301
Semester: Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 3

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Fifth Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Professor Özgül Güler Bülbül

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explains the basic concepts related to the field of special education.
Explains the psychological stages and characteristics of families of students in need of special education.
Explains the characteristics of certain groups of students with special education needs.
Explains how to adapt their programs for groups with different special education needs.
Students taking this course are encouraged and supported by their instructor to conduct research on children with special needs. Students who present and document their research at a scientific event (e.g., a student conference) will receive an additional +15 points to their final grade.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

The course on Education of Children with Special Needs provides students with a theoretical and practical perspective on supporting the learning and development of children with various special needs. The course covers topics such as various teaching methods, technological tools, instructional materials, assessment methods, collaboration with parents, and a multidisciplinary approach to special education. In addition, the course aims to enable students to create individualized educational plans tailored to the diverse needs of children with special needs.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Basic concepts and definitions about children with special needs
2^nd Week	Identification and needs analysis studies of children with special needs
3^rd Week	Classification of children with special needs
4^th Week	Needs analysis and support of families of children with special needs
5^th Week	Early diagnosis-early intervention approaches
6^th Week	Legal rights of children with special needs and their families
7^th Week	Education of children with special needs and new approaches
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Inclusion programs in special education
10^th Week	Inclusion in special education
11^th Week	IEP preparation and educational program adaptation
12^th Week	Teacher qualifications and teacher needs for children with special needs
13^th Week	Family support programs and family participation in special education
14^th Week	Education of children with special needs in the world and in Turkey
15^th Week	Overall evaluation

Recommended or Required Reading

ZORUNLU KAYNAKLAR
Öğretim üyesinin ÖYS de paylaştığı ders sunuları
ÖNERİLEN KAYNAKLAR
- Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve Özel Eğitime Giriş (Ed. Ayşegül Ataman). Gündüz Eğitim ve Yayıncılık.
- Genel Eğitim Okullarında Özel Gereksinimi Olan Öğrenciler ve Özel Eğitim (Ed. Gönül Akçamete). KÖK Yayıncılık.
- Özel Eğitime Gereksinimi Olan Öğrenciler ve Özel Eğitim (Ed. İbrahim H. Diken). PEGEM Akademi.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Attendance	10	5
Total(%)		45
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		45
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		55
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	3	42
Preparation for Final exam	1	14	14
Course hours	13	2	26
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	8	8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			92
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3.06
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1	X	X	X	X
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10