Basic concepts; individuals with special education needs; speech and language disorder; physical disability/chronic illness; multiple disabilities; emotional/behavioral disorder; classification, prevalence and incidence, causes, assessment, team; educational environments; evidence-based practices; the concept of family and characteristics of families with children with special education needs; attitudes toward children with special education needs and their families; services, supports, and legal rights provided to families.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction/Syllabus overview/Basic concepts in special education/Purpose of special education,Brief history of special education/Basic principles of special education/Legal foundations,Intellectual disability,Autism spectrum disorder,Visual impairment,Hearing impairment,Learning disability/Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,Giftedness,Speech and language disorder/Physical disability,Educational environments (1),Educational environments (2),Family involvement in special education (1),Family involvement in special education (2),Review.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains the scope of special education.
10, 13, 16
C
Explains the categories of special needs.
10, 13, 16
C
Defines the educational environments for individuals with special needs.
10, 13, 16
C
Explains family involvement in special education.
10, 13, 16
C
Exemplifies the legal foundations of special education.
10, 13, 16
C
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique
Assessment Methods:
C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction/Syllabus overview/Basic concepts in special education/Purpose of special education
Course documents
2
Brief history of special education/Basic principles of special education/Legal foundations
● Diken, İ. (Ed.). (2015). Özel eğitime gereksinimi olan öğrenciler ve özel eğitim (12. Basım). Pegem Akademi.
● Hallahan, D. P., & Kauffman, J. M. (2006). Exceptional learners: Introduction to special education (10th ed.). Pearson Education/Allyn & Bacon.
● Karabulut, R. (Ed.). (2020). Özel gereksinimli çocuklar ve özel eğitim. Eğiten Kitap.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
It compares theories of development and learning in the field of special education.
X
2
Explains national legislation and education policies related to special education in the context of professional practice.
X
3
Explains assessment processes and data-driven decision-making approaches in special education.
X
4
Explains the developmental characteristics and educational needs of individuals with special needs in accordance with theoretical foundations.
X
5
Designs teaching/technological materials appropriate to student needs.
X
6
It adapts the general education program in terms of content, process, environment and assessment in line with inclusive education principles.
X
7
Develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) based on student performance.
X
8
Conducts functional behavior assessment and behavior change processes.
X
9
They recognize their responsibility to serve as a role model for society, colleagues and students through their appearance, attitude, demeanor, and professional conduct.
X
10
Uses national and international scientific resources related to their field in their professional practice.
X
11
It carries out social responsibility initiatives related to its field.
X
12
Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching practices.
X
13
Plans the family and interdisciplinary team collaboration process.
X
14
Conducts professional practices in accordance with ethical principles and relevant legislation.
X
15
It carries out its professional practices in line with the educational and social rights of individuals with special needs.
X
16
Participates in scientific and professional development activities in their field.
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
3
4
12
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
10
10
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
7
10
70
General Exam
7
10
70
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
190
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(190/30)
6
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
INTRODUCTION to SPECIAL EDUCATION
ÖE1114955
Fall Semester
2+0
2
6
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)
Assistant(s)
Aim
Basic concepts; individuals with special education needs; speech and language disorder; physical disability/chronic illness; multiple disabilities; emotional/behavioral disorder; classification, prevalence and incidence, causes, assessment, team; educational environments; evidence-based practices; the concept of family and characteristics of families with children with special education needs; attitudes toward children with special education needs and their families; services, supports, and legal rights provided to families.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction/Syllabus overview/Basic concepts in special education/Purpose of special education,Brief history of special education/Basic principles of special education/Legal foundations,Intellectual disability,Autism spectrum disorder,Visual impairment,Hearing impairment,Learning disability/Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,Giftedness,Speech and language disorder/Physical disability,Educational environments (1),Educational environments (2),Family involvement in special education (1),Family involvement in special education (2),Review.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains the scope of special education.
10, 13, 16
C
Explains the categories of special needs.
10, 13, 16
C
Defines the educational environments for individuals with special needs.
10, 13, 16
C
Explains family involvement in special education.
10, 13, 16
C
Exemplifies the legal foundations of special education.
10, 13, 16
C
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique
Assessment Methods:
C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction/Syllabus overview/Basic concepts in special education/Purpose of special education
Course documents
2
Brief history of special education/Basic principles of special education/Legal foundations
● Diken, İ. (Ed.). (2015). Özel eğitime gereksinimi olan öğrenciler ve özel eğitim (12. Basım). Pegem Akademi.
● Hallahan, D. P., & Kauffman, J. M. (2006). Exceptional learners: Introduction to special education (10th ed.). Pearson Education/Allyn & Bacon.
● Karabulut, R. (Ed.). (2020). Özel gereksinimli çocuklar ve özel eğitim. Eğiten Kitap.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
It compares theories of development and learning in the field of special education.
X
2
Explains national legislation and education policies related to special education in the context of professional practice.
X
3
Explains assessment processes and data-driven decision-making approaches in special education.
X
4
Explains the developmental characteristics and educational needs of individuals with special needs in accordance with theoretical foundations.
X
5
Designs teaching/technological materials appropriate to student needs.
X
6
It adapts the general education program in terms of content, process, environment and assessment in line with inclusive education principles.
X
7
Develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) based on student performance.
X
8
Conducts functional behavior assessment and behavior change processes.
X
9
They recognize their responsibility to serve as a role model for society, colleagues and students through their appearance, attitude, demeanor, and professional conduct.
X
10
Uses national and international scientific resources related to their field in their professional practice.
X
11
It carries out social responsibility initiatives related to its field.
X
12
Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching practices.
X
13
Plans the family and interdisciplinary team collaboration process.
X
14
Conducts professional practices in accordance with ethical principles and relevant legislation.
X
15
It carries out its professional practices in line with the educational and social rights of individuals with special needs.
X
16
Participates in scientific and professional development activities in their field.
