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Program of Child Development

CGP214

SPECIAL EDUCATION II

Course Code
CGP214
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the basic concepts related to different disability groups and developmental characteristics of children with special needs.
  2. Evaluate the educational needs of children at risk and children with adjustment difficulties.
  3. Explain classroom management practices, special teaching methods, and Applied Behavior Analysis approaches used in special education.
  4. Explain the legal rights of families of children with special needs and the importance of play and social participation
  5. Develop attitudes and behaviors in accordance with ethical principles when working with children with special needs.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, basic concepts of special education, individuals with special education needs; language and speech impairment; physical disability / chronic illness; multiple insufficiency; emotion / behavior disorder; classification; prevalence and incidence; reasons; screening / diagnostic; team; educational environments; scientifically based applications; the concept of family and the characteristics of families with children with special educational needs; attitudes towards the child and their families in need of special education; services provided to families; It is aimed to provide information on supports and legal rights. In addition, it is aimed to observe children with special needs in special education and rehabilitation centers for inclusive education.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Course Description, Orientation
2nd Week Definition and Importance of Inclusion
3rd Week Inclusion Practices, Types and Models in Turkey and the World
4th Week Inclusion Preparation Process
5th Week Factors that Make Inclusion Successful
6th Week Planning of Instruction in Inclusive Practices
7th Week Adaptations for Inclusive Environments
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Adaptations Regarding Teaching Method in Inclusion Practice
10th Week Adaptations for Development
11th Week Behavior Management in Inclusion Practices
12th Week Enhancing Social Interactions
13th Week The Role of the Teacher in Inclusive Education
14th Week Inclusion Practices and Problems in Turkey
15th Week Examples of Research on Inclusion Practices
Recommended or Required ReadingAral, N., Gürsoy, F. (2018). Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve Eğitimleri Özel Eğitim. Hedef CS Yayıncılık; Ankara.
Aral, N., Gürsoy, F. (2018). Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve Eğitimleri Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar. Hedef CS Yayıncılık; Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Case Study
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 25
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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 14 4 56
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 8 3 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 8 8
Total Work Load174
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.8
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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