TEACHING READING-WRITING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

Course Code:

SPED 351

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

It is aimed to provide the students with the knowledge and skills to develop, implement and evaluate programs for the development of literacy skills of children with special needs.

Course Content:

Definition and structure of reading and writing; literacy characteristics of individuals in need of special education; approaches to readiness programs; assessment of readiness to read and support readiness; teaching writing mechanics; evaluation of functional literacy and teaching functional literacy: voice-based literacy teaching, sentence-based literacy teaching, syllable-based literacy teaching, word-based literacy teaching, adaptations for literacy in the mainstream classroom; specific literacy teaching techniques / strategies in groups with different special education needs, scientifically based applications in literacy teaching; the process of adapting literacy instruction to groups in need of special education.

Course Methodology:

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:

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. 11.Experiment 12.Case Analysis

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Evaluation Techniques
Explain the basic concepts of teaching reading and writing.	1,7,8,9,10	1,2,3,4,12	1,2,3,4,12
Determine the characteristics of individuals with special education needs related to literacy skills.	1,7,8,9,10	1,2,3,4,12	1,2,3,4,12
Evaluate readiness to read and write approaches.	1,7,8,9,10	1,2,3,4,12	1,2,3,4,12
Prepare activities that support the development of literacy skills.	1,2,3,4,5,10,12	1,2,3,4,12	1,2,3,4,12
Evaluate literacy approaches.	3,7,8,9,10,12	1,2,3,4,12	1,2
Explain and compare the methods and strategies used in teaching literacy.	3,7,8,9,10,12	1,2,3,4,12	1,2

Course Flow

COURSE WORK CALENDER
Week	Topics	Preparation
1	1 Definition and structure of reading and writing
2	2 Literacy characteristics of individuals in need of special education
3	3 Approaches to reading preparation programs
4	4 Evaluating readiness to read and supporting readiness to read
5	5 Teaching writing mechanics
6	6 Evaluation of functional literacy and teaching functional literacy
7	7 Voice-based literacy teaching
8	8 Syllable based literacy teaching
9	9 Vocabulary based literacy teaching
10	10 Adaptations for literacy in mainstreaming class
11	11 Specific literacy teaching techniques / strategies in groups with different special education needs
12	12 Scientific based applications in literacy teaching
13	13 The process of adapting literacy instruction to groups in need of special education
14	14 The process of adapting literacy instruction to groups in need of special education

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.
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.
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

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