Definition of special education, basic principles of special education, identification and assessment of disability; definition, principles, and types of inclusive education; characteristics of children with special needs (intellectual disability, hearing impairment, visual impairment, physical disability, language and speech disorders, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, gifted and talented); educational interventions and adaptations for children with special needs in preschool settings; the process of developing Individualized Education Programs (IEP); inclusion practices in early childhood and family education.
Course Content
This course contains; Week 1: Introduction, syllabus overview, and basic concepts,Brief history/Legal foundations, and educational environments,Intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder,Visual impairment and hearing impairment,Learning disabilities and giftedness,Universal design and its principles/Comparison of mainstreaming and inclusion/ Collaboration,Types of in-class and out-of-class support, support education services, and support education rooms ,Types of in-class and out-of-class support, support education services, and support education rooms 2,Behavioral problems and behavior modification methods,Behavioral problems and behavior modification methods 2,Accommodations and adaptation examples,Family involvement and IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan),Family Involvement and IEP (Individualized Education Program),General review.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Defines the concepts of mainstreaming and inclusion.
10, 13, 16, 9
C
Explains placement approaches in special education and the concept of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
10, 13, 16, 9
C
Explains collaboration in practice, its importance, and its types.
10, 13, 16, 9
C
Explains and exemplifies educational adaptations.
10, 13, 16, 9
C
Explains and exemplifies behavior and classroom management.
10, 13, 16, 9
C
Explains family involvement.
10, 13, 16, 9
C
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Week 1: Introduction, syllabus overview, and basic concepts
Weekly documents
2
Brief history/Legal foundations, and educational environments
Weekly documents
3
Intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder
Weekly documents
4
Visual impairment and hearing impairment
Weekly documents
5
Learning disabilities and giftedness
Weekly documents
6
Universal design and its principles/Comparison of mainstreaming and inclusion/ Collaboration
Weekly documents
7
Types of in-class and out-of-class support, support education services, and support education rooms
Weekly documents
8
Types of in-class and out-of-class support, support education services, and support education rooms 2
Weekly documents
9
Behavioral problems and behavior modification methods
Weekly documents
10
Behavioral problems and behavior modification methods 2
Weekly documents
11
Accommodations and adaptation examples
Weekly documents
12
Family involvement and IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan)
Weekly documents
13
Family Involvement and IEP (Individualized Education Program)
Weekly documents
14
General review
Weekly documents
Resources
● Bildiren, A. ve Akyol, B. (Ed.). (2022). Özel eğitimde bütünleştirilmiş sınıf yönetimi. Pegem Akademi.
● Çitil, M. (Ed.). (2020). Özel eğitimde bütünleştirme. Vize Akademik.
● Ünlü, Ö. (Ed.). (2021). Özel eğitimde bütünleştirme. Eğiten Kitap.
● Winzer, M. A. (2009). From integration to inclusion: A history of special education in the 20th century. Gallaudet University.
● Weekly documents
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education.
X
2
Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education.
X
3
Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties.
X
4
Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences.
X
5
Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects.
X
6
Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research.
X
7
Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses.
X
8
Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
X
9
Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior.
X
10
Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies.
X
11
Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious.
X
12
Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment.
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
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
2
10
20
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
15
15
General Exam
1
20
20
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
83
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(83/30)
3
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
SPECIAL EDUCATION and INCLUSION
OÖ4211063
Spring Semester
2+0
2
3
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Aslin ARSLANOĞLU ÖSER
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Aslin ARSLANOĞLU ÖSER
Assistant(s)
Aim
Definition of special education, basic principles of special education, identification and assessment of disability; definition, principles, and types of inclusive education; characteristics of children with special needs (intellectual disability, hearing impairment, visual impairment, physical disability, language and speech disorders, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, gifted and talented); educational interventions and adaptations for children with special needs in preschool settings; the process of developing Individualized Education Programs (IEP); inclusion practices in early childhood and family education.
Course Content
This course contains; Week 1: Introduction, syllabus overview, and basic concepts,Brief history/Legal foundations, and educational environments,Intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder,Visual impairment and hearing impairment,Learning disabilities and giftedness,Universal design and its principles/Comparison of mainstreaming and inclusion/ Collaboration,Types of in-class and out-of-class support, support education services, and support education rooms ,Types of in-class and out-of-class support, support education services, and support education rooms 2,Behavioral problems and behavior modification methods,Behavioral problems and behavior modification methods 2,Accommodations and adaptation examples,Family involvement and IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan),Family Involvement and IEP (Individualized Education Program),General review.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Defines the concepts of mainstreaming and inclusion.
10, 13, 16, 9
C
Explains placement approaches in special education and the concept of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
10, 13, 16, 9
C
Explains collaboration in practice, its importance, and its types.
10, 13, 16, 9
C
Explains and exemplifies educational adaptations.
10, 13, 16, 9
C
Explains and exemplifies behavior and classroom management.
10, 13, 16, 9
C
Explains family involvement.
10, 13, 16, 9
C
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Week 1: Introduction, syllabus overview, and basic concepts
Weekly documents
2
Brief history/Legal foundations, and educational environments
Weekly documents
3
Intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder
Weekly documents
4
Visual impairment and hearing impairment
Weekly documents
5
Learning disabilities and giftedness
Weekly documents
6
Universal design and its principles/Comparison of mainstreaming and inclusion/ Collaboration
Weekly documents
7
Types of in-class and out-of-class support, support education services, and support education rooms
Weekly documents
8
Types of in-class and out-of-class support, support education services, and support education rooms 2
Weekly documents
9
Behavioral problems and behavior modification methods
Weekly documents
10
Behavioral problems and behavior modification methods 2
Weekly documents
11
Accommodations and adaptation examples
Weekly documents
12
Family involvement and IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan)
Weekly documents
13
Family Involvement and IEP (Individualized Education Program)
Weekly documents
14
General review
Weekly documents
Resources
● Bildiren, A. ve Akyol, B. (Ed.). (2022). Özel eğitimde bütünleştirilmiş sınıf yönetimi. Pegem Akademi.
● Çitil, M. (Ed.). (2020). Özel eğitimde bütünleştirme. Vize Akademik.
● Ünlü, Ö. (Ed.). (2021). Özel eğitimde bütünleştirme. Eğiten Kitap.
● Winzer, M. A. (2009). From integration to inclusion: A history of special education in the 20th century. Gallaudet University.
● Weekly documents
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education.
X
2
Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education.
X
3
Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties.
X
4
Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences.
X
5
Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects.
X
6
Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research.
X
7
Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses.
X
8
Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
X
9
Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior.
X
10
Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies.
X
11
Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious.
X
12
Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment.
