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Course Code: 
SPED 471
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to design and develop instructional materials in the field of special education.
Course Content: 

Designing tools and materials for students with special educational needs, planning sample applications, using instructional technologies for concept teaching and material design (preparing an evaluation form, choosing a concept based on evaluation, making concept analysis, preparing concept teaching material), social using instructional technologies for teaching skills and designing materials (preparing and applying an evaluation form, choosing a social skill based on evaluation, preparing tools for the skills to be taught).

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Evaluation Techniques
  1. Knows the important principles in material development.
1,3,6, 7,10 1,2,3,4,5,6, 1,2,3
  1. Design and develop assessment tools.
1,8,9,10,12 1,2,3,4,5,6, 1,2,3
  1. Designs and develops materials for different purposes and levels for teaching concepts and social skills.
3,4,6,7,10, 12,13

 

1,2,3,4,5,6, 1,2,3
  1. Uses technology tools in material design and development.
7, 12 1,2,3,4,5,6, 1,2,3

 

Course Flow

COURSE WORK CALENDER
Week  Topics Preparation
1 Principles of material development  
2 Material evaluation for different disability groups  
3 Use of technology tools in material design and development  
4 Social skill Instructıon - material design and development  
5 Sample application  
6 Mathematics - material design and development  
7 Reading and writing - material design and development  
8 Sample application  
9 Science - material design and development  
10 Communication skill Instructıon - material design and development  
11 Sample application  
12 Visual communication - material design and development  
13 Basic principles of material adaptation  
14 Material adaptation, and  sample application  

 

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 4 60
Homework 1 4 4
Project 1       4 4
Final Homework 1 8 8
       
Total Workload      121
Total Workload / 25 (h)     4,86
ECTS Credit     5