Learning Difficulty And Special Talent

Course Code:

SPED 120

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

2

Lab:

0

Credits:

2

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to enable students to learn about the characteristics, diagnosis, evaluation and education of learning disabilities and special talented individuals

Course Content:

Basic concepts; individuals with learning disabilities / attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder; special talented individuals; classification: educational, psychological, medical; prevalence and incidence; causes: prenatal, moment of birth, postnatal; screening / diagnosis: medical, developmental and educational screening / diagnosis; academic and non-academic characteristics; team and cooperation; educational environments; scientifically based applications; characteristics of families; attitudes towards individuals with learning disabilities / attention deficits and hyperactivity disorders, special abilities and their families; family services, support and legal rights.

Course Methodology:

Teaching Methods: 1.Written exam filling 2.Multiple choice test 3.Filling the gap 4. True-False 5. Oral exam 6.Portfolio 7.Case analysis 8.Peer education

Course Evaluation Methods:

Evaluation and Assessment Techniques: 1.Explaining 2.Question-Answer 3.Discussion 4.Group Study 5.Problem Solving 6.Project 7.Drama-Role Playing 8.Making Observation 9.Simulation 10.Exhibition.D experiment 12.Case Analysis

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Evaluation Techniques
Define special learning difficulties.	3,4,5,6,9,11	1,2,4,12	1,2
Counts the types of special learning disabilities.	3,4,5,6,9,11	1,2,4,12	1,2
Describe the diagnostic process of specific learning disabilities.	3,4,5,6,9,11	1,2,4,12	1,2
Define the special ability.	3,4,5,6,9,11	1,2,4,12	1,2
Describe the diagnostic process of special ability.	3,4,5,6,9,11	1,2,4,12	1,2

Course Flow

COURSE WORK CALENDER
Week	Topics	Preparation
1	Introduction to Special Learning Difficulties
2	Causes and Characteristics of Special Learning Difficulties
3	Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
4	Recognition of Special Learning Difficulties
5	cademic Support for Individuals with Special Learning Difficulties
6	Social and Emotional Support for Individuals with Special Learning Difficulties
7	Special Skills Definition and Theories
8	Characteristics and Identification of Special Talents
9	Special Skills Training Models
10	Program Differentiation in Special Education
11	Social, Emotional and Academic Development of Special Talents
12	Education of Talented in Turkey
13	Twice Different: Individuals with Special Skills and Special Learning Difficulties
14	Social and Emotional Support for Individuals with Special Learning Difficulties

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	NUMBER	WEIGHT, %
Homework	1	25
Project	1	25
Final Homework	1	50
Total		100
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		50
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have knowledge about disability groups in special education field and have information about individual, educational and social effects of disability.					X
2	It takes an active role in raising awareness of the society and making a difference about the legal rights and needs of individuals in need of special education.
3	Knows and uses appropriate teaching strategies and methods in subjects such as mathematics, science and social studies in primary and secondary education programs.				X
4	It cooperates effectively with school / institution staff, experts, families and individuals in the community in order to ensure that the students gain the highest level during the special education process.				X
5	Develops and implements Individualized Family Service Program (BAHP), Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Transition Plans (IEP), which are prepared by considering the needs of individuals and MONE curricula within the framework of special education laws.				X
6	Knows and applies scientifically based approaches and methods in order to attain the achievements stated in the direction of IEP targets at the highest level and to ensure accessibility to MEB curriculum.				X
7	Knows, develops and adapts to the individual needs of educational materials, current technology and other resources appropriate to the curriculum and IEP objectives.					X
8	It organizes, analyzes and interprets evaluation data obtained from various sources and makes and evaluates the educational evaluation of individuals by using various techniques and methods.					X
9	Evaluates individuals' learning using appropriate assessment tools and makes educational decisions based on data.					X
10	Improves professional knowledge by following national and international developments in the field of special education and contributes to the development of special education field by using scientific research methods.		X
11	Knows the basic values and principles on which the Turkish education system is based, its aims, structure and legislation (laws, regulations, circulars, etc.) and the historical development of special education.
12	Uses technology effectively in designing, implementing and evaluating learning environments and activities.
13	Creates, manages and maintains culturally integrative learning environments that reflect respect, trust, interest and ethical behavior, value individuals' life experiences and developmental characteristics.			X

ECTS

COURSE CATEGORY	Lecture on Specialized Field
ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activities	Number	Duration (Hour)	Total Work Load (Hour)
Duration (hour)	15	2	30
Prestudy	15	4	60
Homework	1	4	4
Project	1	4	4
Final Homework	1	8	8

Total Workload			106
Total Workload / 25 (h)			4,2
ECTS Credit			4

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