Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEARNING DISABILITY and GIFTEDNESS | - | 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 | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Ülkü TOSUN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Adviye Pınar KONYALIOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Gain awareness about learning disabilities and learning different techniques about developing strategies for learning disabled students. Gain awareness about gifted and talented students. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Learning Theories ,Brain structure, functions and genetics, The brain functioning ın learning disabled students,Definition of learning disabilities,Characteristics of learning disabilities,Identification of learning disabled students,The difficulties of learning disabled students in school,Supporting the family of learning disabled student and classroom arrangments for learning disabled students,Characteristics of gifted and talented children,Identification of gifted and talented children,Neurobiology of giftedness,Education of gifted and talented children,Families of gifted and talented children,Teachers of gifted and talented children.,Overview. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1)Identify the characteristics of learning disabled students. | 10, 13, 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, E, H |
| 2)Prepare appropriate tasks for learning disabled students. | ||
| 3)Prepare an education program for learning disabled students. | ||
| 4)Explain the rationale for gifted education and talent development. | ||
| 5)Summarize the characteristics of developmental aspects of gifted and talented students. | ||
| 6)Consider the attitude of the necessity of gifted and talented students' receiving education according to their needs. |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Learning Theories | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 2 | Brain structure, functions and genetics, The brain functioning ın learning disabled students | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 3 | Definition of learning disabilities | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 4 | Characteristics of learning disabilities | Watch |
| 5 | Identification of learning disabled students | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 6 | The difficulties of learning disabled students in school | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 7 | Supporting the family of learning disabled student and classroom arrangments for learning disabled students | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 8 | Characteristics of gifted and talented children | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 9 | Identification of gifted and talented children | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 10 | Neurobiology of giftedness | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 11 | Education of gifted and talented children | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 12 | Families of gifted and talented children | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 13 | Teachers of gifted and talented children. | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 14 | Overview | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| Resources |
| Lovecky, D.V. (2005) Different Minds, JKP Press, USA. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Able to express the theoretical and practical knowledge about general and special education and the knowledge of basic concepts, principles and theories about different disciplines contributing to this knowledge. | X | |||||
| 2 | Able to compare and contrats the key theoretical approaches in the field verbally. | X | |||||
| 3 | In different disciplines, develops, administers and evaluates the differentiated curriculum plans that the three factors of curriculum like content, process and product are differentiated according to the characteristics of students like the readiness level, interests and learning profile. | X | |||||
| 4 | By taking into consideration all the developmental areas (intellectual, physical, emotional, personality etc.), has the knowledge of holistic development of students and administers the necessary techniques to develop them in these areas. | X | |||||
| 5 | Within scientific framework, evaluates the theoretical and practical studies regarding the education of children with learning disabilities/difficulties critically and offers solutions. | X | |||||
| 6 | Takes responsibility individually or as a member of a group that consists of colleagues from various disciplines to bring solutions for complex problems encountered in practices regarding the education of students with learning disabilities and/or difficulties. | X | |||||
| 7 | In order to reach individual goals according to his/her learning needs, acquires the attitude of practicing lifelong learning principles. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows the new developments about special education via professional activities like literature review, seminar, conference, and workshop. | X | |||||
| 9 | Uses Turkish accurately and effectively. | X | |||||
| 10 | With the awareness of social responsibility, makes activities concerning the education of children with learning disabilities/difficulties and develops projects for the social environment in which he/she lives. | X | |||||
| 11 | Knows the basic concepts and applies basic skills related to the profession. | X | |||||
| 12 | During all phases of his/her research and studies, besides showing characteristics of acting respectfully to the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values with the consciousness of national and international sensitivities cited in the National Education Basic Law, exhibits also a productive and innovative personality. | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 6 | 7 | 42 | |||
| General Exam | 4 | 10 | 40 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 110 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(110/30) | 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 DISABILITY and GIFTEDNESS | - | 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 | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Ülkü TOSUN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Adviye Pınar KONYALIOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Gain awareness about learning disabilities and learning different techniques about developing strategies for learning disabled students. Gain awareness about gifted and talented students. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Learning Theories ,Brain structure, functions and genetics, The brain functioning ın learning disabled students,Definition of learning disabilities,Characteristics of learning disabilities,Identification of learning disabled students,The difficulties of learning disabled students in school,Supporting the family of learning disabled student and classroom arrangments for learning disabled students,Characteristics of gifted and talented children,Identification of gifted and talented children,Neurobiology of giftedness,Education of gifted and talented children,Families of gifted and talented children,Teachers of gifted and talented children.,Overview. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1)Identify the characteristics of learning disabled students. | 10, 13, 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, E, H |
| 2)Prepare appropriate tasks for learning disabled students. | ||
| 3)Prepare an education program for learning disabled students. | ||
| 4)Explain the rationale for gifted education and talent development. | ||
| 5)Summarize the characteristics of developmental aspects of gifted and talented students. | ||
| 6)Consider the attitude of the necessity of gifted and talented students' receiving education according to their needs. |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Learning Theories | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 2 | Brain structure, functions and genetics, The brain functioning ın learning disabled students | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 3 | Definition of learning disabilities | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 4 | Characteristics of learning disabilities | Watch |
| 5 | Identification of learning disabled students | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 6 | The difficulties of learning disabled students in school | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 7 | Supporting the family of learning disabled student and classroom arrangments for learning disabled students | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 8 | Characteristics of gifted and talented children | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 9 | Identification of gifted and talented children | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 10 | Neurobiology of giftedness | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 11 | Education of gifted and talented children | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 12 | Families of gifted and talented children | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 13 | Teachers of gifted and talented children. | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| 14 | Overview | Previously shared lecture notes are reviewed. |
| Resources |
| Lovecky, D.V. (2005) Different Minds, JKP Press, USA. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Able to express the theoretical and practical knowledge about general and special education and the knowledge of basic concepts, principles and theories about different disciplines contributing to this knowledge. | X | |||||
| 2 | Able to compare and contrats the key theoretical approaches in the field verbally. | X | |||||
| 3 | In different disciplines, develops, administers and evaluates the differentiated curriculum plans that the three factors of curriculum like content, process and product are differentiated according to the characteristics of students like the readiness level, interests and learning profile. | X | |||||
| 4 | By taking into consideration all the developmental areas (intellectual, physical, emotional, personality etc.), has the knowledge of holistic development of students and administers the necessary techniques to develop them in these areas. | X | |||||
| 5 | Within scientific framework, evaluates the theoretical and practical studies regarding the education of children with learning disabilities/difficulties critically and offers solutions. | X | |||||
| 6 | Takes responsibility individually or as a member of a group that consists of colleagues from various disciplines to bring solutions for complex problems encountered in practices regarding the education of students with learning disabilities and/or difficulties. | X | |||||
| 7 | In order to reach individual goals according to his/her learning needs, acquires the attitude of practicing lifelong learning principles. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows the new developments about special education via professional activities like literature review, seminar, conference, and workshop. | X | |||||
| 9 | Uses Turkish accurately and effectively. | X | |||||
| 10 | With the awareness of social responsibility, makes activities concerning the education of children with learning disabilities/difficulties and develops projects for the social environment in which he/she lives. | X | |||||
| 11 | Knows the basic concepts and applies basic skills related to the profession. | X | |||||
| 12 | During all phases of his/her research and studies, besides showing characteristics of acting respectfully to the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values with the consciousness of national and international sensitivities cited in the National Education Basic Law, exhibits also a productive and innovative personality. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |