Characteristics of learning disabilities, emphasizing language and processing deficits and how they interfere with academic achievement and social relationships; reading disabilities, writing disabilities, math disabilities; assessment and intervention approaches for students with learning disabilities.
Course Content
This course contains; Syllabus
Basic Concepts
,Intro to Learning Disabilities & Learning Difficulties,Models of Disability,Life Stage Perspective in Learning Disability,Person Centred Approach in Learning Disability,Teaching Students with Learning Disability,Learning Difficulties
Causes of Learning Difficulties
,Students who Experience Difficulties with Reading ,Students who Experience Difficulties with Reading ,Students who Experience Difficulties with Reading ,Students who Experience Difficulties with Writing and Mathematics,ADHD,Group work ,Group work .
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
By the end of this course, students will
Understand philosophical, historical, and current trends in the field of learning disabilities
5, 9
A
Define and describe the characteristics of learning disabilities.
5, 9
A
Learn and summarize types and prevalence of learning disabilities.
5, 9
A
Learn and describe causes of learning disabilities.
5, 9
A
Develop an empathy and perspective for students with learning disabilities.
5, 9
A
Understand the language, cognitive, academic, social and behavioral characteristics of students with learning disabilities.
5, 9
A
Know the etiology of specific learning disabilities and/or learning problems including ADHD, and dyslexia and possible treatment options.
5, 9
A
Know specialized terminology related to the assessment of children and youth with learning disabilities.
5, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Syllabus
Basic Concepts
Course Reading
2
Intro to Learning Disabilities & Learning Difficulties
Course Reading
3
Models of Disability
Course Reading
4
Life Stage Perspective in Learning Disability
Course Reading
5
Person Centred Approach in Learning Disability
Course Reading
6
Teaching Students with Learning Disability
Course Reading
7
Learning Difficulties
Causes of Learning Difficulties
Course Reading
8
Students who Experience Difficulties with Reading
Course Reading
9
Students who Experience Difficulties with Reading
Course Reading
10
Students who Experience Difficulties with Reading
Course Reading
11
Students who Experience Difficulties with Writing and Mathematics
Course Reading
12
ADHD
Course Reading
13
Group work
Course Reading
14
Group work
Course Reading
Resources
Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities
edited by Pat Talbot, Geoff Astbury, Tom Mason 2010 Sage Publication
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
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.
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.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
14
2
28
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
4
4
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
30
30
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
120
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(120/30)
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
-
Fall Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Asude ÖZDEMİR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Cavit YEŞİLDAĞ
Assistant(s)
Aim
Characteristics of learning disabilities, emphasizing language and processing deficits and how they interfere with academic achievement and social relationships; reading disabilities, writing disabilities, math disabilities; assessment and intervention approaches for students with learning disabilities.
Course Content
This course contains; Syllabus
Basic Concepts
,Intro to Learning Disabilities & Learning Difficulties,Models of Disability,Life Stage Perspective in Learning Disability,Person Centred Approach in Learning Disability,Teaching Students with Learning Disability,Learning Difficulties
Causes of Learning Difficulties
,Students who Experience Difficulties with Reading ,Students who Experience Difficulties with Reading ,Students who Experience Difficulties with Reading ,Students who Experience Difficulties with Writing and Mathematics,ADHD,Group work ,Group work .
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
By the end of this course, students will
Understand philosophical, historical, and current trends in the field of learning disabilities
5, 9
A
Define and describe the characteristics of learning disabilities.
5, 9
A
Learn and summarize types and prevalence of learning disabilities.
5, 9
A
Learn and describe causes of learning disabilities.
5, 9
A
Develop an empathy and perspective for students with learning disabilities.
5, 9
A
Understand the language, cognitive, academic, social and behavioral characteristics of students with learning disabilities.
5, 9
A
Know the etiology of specific learning disabilities and/or learning problems including ADHD, and dyslexia and possible treatment options.
5, 9
A
Know specialized terminology related to the assessment of children and youth with learning disabilities.
5, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Syllabus
Basic Concepts
Course Reading
2
Intro to Learning Disabilities & Learning Difficulties
Course Reading
3
Models of Disability
Course Reading
4
Life Stage Perspective in Learning Disability
Course Reading
5
Person Centred Approach in Learning Disability
Course Reading
6
Teaching Students with Learning Disability
Course Reading
7
Learning Difficulties
Causes of Learning Difficulties
Course Reading
8
Students who Experience Difficulties with Reading
Course Reading
9
Students who Experience Difficulties with Reading
Course Reading
10
Students who Experience Difficulties with Reading
Course Reading
11
Students who Experience Difficulties with Writing and Mathematics
Course Reading
12
ADHD
Course Reading
13
Group work
Course Reading
14
Group work
Course Reading
Resources
Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities
edited by Pat Talbot, Geoff Astbury, Tom Mason 2010 Sage Publication
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
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.
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.
