Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEARNING DIFFICULTIES | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Adviye Pınar KONYALIOĞLU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Ersin ERDOĞAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Gain awareness about learning disabilities and learning different techniques about developing strategies for learning disabled students. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction and information about the course outline,Senses, central and peripheral nervous system, plasticity, formation of learning in the brain,learning process and the definition of learning difficulty,reasons of learning difficulty,Cognition and language characteristics of children with learning difficulties,personality and social characteristics of children with learning difficulties,Identifying and evaluating students with learning difficulties,Types of Learning Difficulties,technology for individuals with learning difficulty,Adults with learning difficulties,Placement, support services and training applications,Prepare IEP for students with specific learning difficulties,Behavioral Treatment Practices,An overview. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 19, 37, 4, 5, 6, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 13: Case Study Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and information about the course outline | presentation will be done by instructor |
| 2 | Senses, central and peripheral nervous system, plasticity, formation of learning in the brain | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-2 |
| 3 | learning process and the definition of learning difficulty | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-1 |
| 4 | reasons of learning difficulty | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapters:6-7 |
| 5 | Cognition and language characteristics of children with learning difficulties | Bender,W.N.2016; Chapter-3 |
| 6 | personality and social characteristics of children with learning difficulties | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-4 |
| 7 | Identifying and evaluating students with learning difficulties | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-5 |
| 8 | Types of Learning Difficulties | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-8 |
| 9 | technology for individuals with learning difficulty | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-12 |
| 10 | Adults with learning difficulties | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-13 |
| 11 | Placement, support services and training applications | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-9 |
| 12 | Prepare IEP for students with specific learning difficulties | Documents is published by National Education Ministry |
| 13 | Behavioral Treatment Practices | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-10 |
| 14 | An overview | bender,W.N. 2016, All chapters |
| Resources |
| Bender W.N. (2016). Öğrenme Güçlüğü Olan Bireyler Ve Eğitimleri. (Doç.Dr.Hakan Sarı, Çev.). Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 1 | Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 2 | Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. | X | |||||
| 3 | Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory. | X | |||||
| 4 | Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. | X | |||||
| 5 | When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods. | X | |||||
| 6 | When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself. | X | |||||
| 7 | Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession. | X | |||||
| 10 | When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally. | X | |||||
| 11 | Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 13 | Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 14 | Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles. | X | |||||
| 16 | Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 114 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(114/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEARNING DIFFICULTIES | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Adviye Pınar KONYALIOĞLU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Ersin ERDOĞAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Gain awareness about learning disabilities and learning different techniques about developing strategies for learning disabled students. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction and information about the course outline,Senses, central and peripheral nervous system, plasticity, formation of learning in the brain,learning process and the definition of learning difficulty,reasons of learning difficulty,Cognition and language characteristics of children with learning difficulties,personality and social characteristics of children with learning difficulties,Identifying and evaluating students with learning difficulties,Types of Learning Difficulties,technology for individuals with learning difficulty,Adults with learning difficulties,Placement, support services and training applications,Prepare IEP for students with specific learning difficulties,Behavioral Treatment Practices,An overview. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 19, 37, 4, 5, 6, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 13: Case Study Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and information about the course outline | presentation will be done by instructor |
| 2 | Senses, central and peripheral nervous system, plasticity, formation of learning in the brain | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-2 |
| 3 | learning process and the definition of learning difficulty | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-1 |
| 4 | reasons of learning difficulty | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapters:6-7 |
| 5 | Cognition and language characteristics of children with learning difficulties | Bender,W.N.2016; Chapter-3 |
| 6 | personality and social characteristics of children with learning difficulties | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-4 |
| 7 | Identifying and evaluating students with learning difficulties | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-5 |
| 8 | Types of Learning Difficulties | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-8 |
| 9 | technology for individuals with learning difficulty | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-12 |
| 10 | Adults with learning difficulties | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-13 |
| 11 | Placement, support services and training applications | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-9 |
| 12 | Prepare IEP for students with specific learning difficulties | Documents is published by National Education Ministry |
| 13 | Behavioral Treatment Practices | Bender,W.N.,2016; Chapter-10 |
| 14 | An overview | bender,W.N. 2016, All chapters |
| Resources |
| Bender W.N. (2016). Öğrenme Güçlüğü Olan Bireyler Ve Eğitimleri. (Doç.Dr.Hakan Sarı, Çev.). Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 1 | Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 2 | Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. | X | |||||
| 3 | Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory. | X | |||||
| 4 | Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. | X | |||||
| 5 | When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods. | X | |||||
| 6 | When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself. | X | |||||
| 7 | Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession. | X | |||||
| 10 | When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally. | X | |||||
| 11 | Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 13 | Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 14 | Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles. | X | |||||
| 16 | Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |