Hearing And Visual Impairment

Course Code:

SPED 122

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

2

Lab:

0

Credits:

2

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

Learns the basic concepts, classifications, characteristics, situations in family and social life related to hearing and visual impairment.

Course Content:

Basic concepts: hearing impaired individuals, nature of hearing; individuals with visual impairment, the nature of vision; 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 hearing impaired individuals, visually impaired individuals and their families, services provided to families, 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 the concepts related to hearing and visual impairment.	1	1,2, 3,4,5,6	1,2,3
Categorize hearing and visual impairment.	1,2,4,5,8, 9, 10, 13	1,2, 3,4,5,6	1,2,3
Tell the causes of hearing and vision impairment.	1,5,6,7,8,9	1,2, 3,4,5,6	1,2,3
Obtains information about the educational environment of individuals with hearing and visual impairment.	6,7,8,9	1,2, 3,4,5,6	1,2,3
Knows the educational methods used in hearing and visual impairment.	1	1,2, 3,4,5,6	1,2,3
Supports the child during the preparation of the operation or treatment.	1	1,2, 3,4,5,6	1,2,3
Observes in hospital environment.	1,2,4,5,8, 9, 10, 13	1,2, 3,4,5,6	1,2,3
Investigate hospital schools.	1,5,6,7,8,9	1,2, 3,4,5,6	1,2,3
Plans activity to apply in hospital environment.	6,7,8,9	1,2, 3,4,5,6	1,2,3
Do activities with hospitalized children.	1	1,2, 3,4,5,6	1,2,3

Course Flow

COURSE WORK CALENDER
Week	Topics	Preparation
1	Basic concepts
2	Definition, classification and causes of hearing impairment
3	Characteristics of hearing impaired individuals
4	Educational environments for people with hearing impairment
5	Training methods for hearing impairment
6	Diagnosis and evaluation of hearing impairment
7	Definition of visual impairment, classification, causes
8	Characteristics of individuals with visual impairment
9	Educational environments for people with visual impairment
10	Training methods for visual impairment
11	Diagnosis and evaluation of visual impairment
12	Hearing and sight impaired individuals and their families
13	Legal regulations and rights
14	Individuals with hearing and visual impairment in social life

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.
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.
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.				X
12	Uses technology effectively in designing, implementing and evaluating learning environments and activities.					X
13	Creates, manages and maintains culturally integrative learning environments that reflect respect, trust, interest and ethical behavior, value individuals' life experiences and developmental characteristics.

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