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Course Code: 
SPED 240
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
4
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge and skills to support the language development of children who need basic wise and special education in the field of communication and language development
Course Content: 

Definition of communication, definition of language, theories of language acquisition, explanation of language, communication and speech; basic language, communication and speech characteristics and problems in children with special educational needs; evaluation of language, communication and speech problems; determining objectives according to the components of language; natural and structured scientifically based / effective methods used to gain communication skills; family guidance on the development of communication skills.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Evaluation Techniques
  1. Knows the basic concepts of communication and language development and problems
1,10 1,2,3,4,5,6, 1,2,3
  1. Describe communication and speech characteristics / problems and effects of individuals with special education needs
1,4,10 1,2,3,4,5,6, 1,2,3
  1. Know and use family guidance / cooperation techniques in gaining communication skills
4,10,13 1,2,3,4,5,6, 1,2,3
  1. Knows and uses the approaches, techniques and tools to evaluate language, communication and speech problems
8,9 1,2,3,4,5,6, 1,2,3
  1. Knows natural and structured scientifically based / effective intervention methods
1,4, 6,10,12,13 1,2,3,4,5,6, 1,2,3
  1. Determines the goals/objectives according to the components of the language and prepares the IEP goals  progress for individuals with special education needs and monitors progressj
5,6,7,8,910,

11,12

1,2,3,4,5,6, 1,2,3

 

Course Flow

COURSE WORK CALENDER
Week  Topics Preparation
1 Communication and language / speech development and theories  
2 Language development in early childhood / Family education and support  
3 School age-Language and literacy  
4 BG language  
5 ZY and language  
6 OSB and language  
7 Emotional and behavioral disorders and language  
8 Sensory disorders and language  
9 Prevents Neuromotor / TBI and Language  
10 Assessment of language and communication skills  
11 Methods and approaches  
12 Alternative Communication Methods  
13 Material Development  
14 IEP and Case Study  

 

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
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.       X    
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.     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.       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 3 45
Prestudy 15 3 45
Homework 1 2 4
Project 1       2 4
Final Homework 1 4 8
       
Total Workload      106
Total Workload / 25 (h)     4,2
ECTS Credit     4