At the end of this course, the students; 1) Compares the basic concepts, theories and techniques of special education. 2) Interprets the contemporary terminology in the field of special education to be useful in the related field. 3) Having knowledge about the diagnosis, definition and characteristics of different difficulties, establishes the relationships between them. 4) Evaluates service delivery options for individuals in need of special education and their families. 5) Analyzes general methods and strategies to meet the social and educational needs of individuals in need of special education.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, students learn basic knowledge of education of individuals who needs special and individualized education because of the various problems. Students are also acquiring knowledge of problems that require special education and content of educational programs. The topics that will be covered through the course as follows: Education of individuals with mental difficulties, behavior modification, skill training, need assessment in special education, individual differences and psychological approaches, parental training.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Special Education
2nd Week
Understanding Families
3rd Week
Cultural Issues
4th Week
Early Childhood and Elementary School Issues
5th Week
Transition from School to Adult Life
6th Week
Learning Disabilities
7th Week
Behavior Disorders
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Mental Retardation
10th Week
Communication Disorders
11th Week
Severe and Multiple Disabilities
12th Week
Autism
13th Week
Traumatic Brain Injury
14th Week
Family Guidance
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
(Primary Textbook) Heward, W. L (2000). Exceptional children: An introduction to special education. (9th ed.). NJ: Prentice-Hall. (Suggested References) Hardman, M. L., Drew, C. J., & Egan, M. W. (2002). Human exceptionality: Society, school and family (7th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Practice,Project,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
2
40
Practice
5
10
Project
1
20
Total(%)
70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
30
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
2
1
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
25
25
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
15
15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Project
1
20
20
Performance Practice
5
6
30
Total Workload
177
Total Workload / 30
5,9
ECTS Credits of the Course
6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
