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Course Code: 
SPED 355
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
In teaching mathematics to individuals with special needs; The aim of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge and skills related to the determination of educational needs and planning, implementation and evaluation of instruction according to the determined requirements.
Course Content: 

Evaluation of mathematical skills and concepts; mathematics teaching and planning; cascading teaching and direct teaching approaches; developing problem solving skills; teaching mathematics program, counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division operations; error types and analysis in mathematics teaching; teaching functional mathematical skills: value (money), time, length and weight; teaching of geometry concepts and skills; adaptations for mathematics teaching in mainstreaming class; specific mathematics teaching techniques / strategies in groups in need of special education; scientifically based applications in mathematics teaching; adapt mathematics teaching to different special education groups.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Evaluation Techniques
Will be able to describe the concepts of mathematics, the necessity, scope, objectives and principles of the course.   1,2,3,4,12 1,2
Will be able to create an individualized education program for mathematics course by considering the learning stages.   1,2,3,4,12 1,2
Will be able to use the methods and techniques used in mathematics teaching.   1,2,3,4,12 1,2
Will be able to explain the environments and tools to be used in mathematics course.   1,2,3,4,12 1,2
Will be able to explain how to make an assessment for mathematics course.   1,2,3,4,12 1,2

 

Course Flow

COURSE WORK CALENDER
Week  Topics Preparation
1 1 Evaluation of Maths Skills and Concepts  
2 2 Mathematics Teaching and Planning  
3 3 Staged Teaching And Direct Teaching Approaches  
4 4 Developing Problem Solving Skills  
5 5 Teaching Mathematics Program, Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division  
6 6 Teaching Mathematics Program, Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division  
7 7 Types of Error in Mathematics Teaching and Analysis; Teaching Functional Math Skills  
8 8 Value (Money), Time, Length and Weight Measures; Teaching Methods of Geometry Concepts and Skills  
9 9 Value (Money), Time, Length and Weight Measures; Teaching Methods of Geometry Concepts and Skills  
10 10 Adaptations for Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Classroom  
11 11 Specific Mathematics Teaching Techniques / Strategies in Groups in Need of Special Education  
12 12 Scientific Based Applications in Teaching Mathematics  
13 13 Scientific Based Applications in Mathematics Teaching  
14 14 Adapting Mathematics Teaching to Different Special Education Groups  

 

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.            
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.            
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.         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 2       30
Homework 1 1 4
Project 1       1 4
Final Homework 1 2 2
       
Total Workload      79
Total Workload / 25 (h)     3,1
ECTS Credit     3