Child Development
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: CGE027
Course Name: Specific Learning Difficulty
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. DİDEM ELİTEZ
Course Lecturer(s): Şebnem Gümüşçü
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course for each student;

The aim of this course is to teach the definition, scope and history of specific learning disabilities, the characteristics and symptoms of children with specific learning disabilities.
Course Content: Definition of specific learning disabilities, which children enter into this group, opinions, types and education about these children.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the definition, scope and history of specific learning disabilities
2) Explain the characteristics and symptoms of children with specific learning difficulties
3) Prepare the specific learning disability type and educational program appropriate to the child's characteristics

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition and scope of specific learning disabilities,
2) History and views of specific learning difficulties
3) Beginnings, symptoms and frequency of specific learning disabilities
4) Causes of specific learning difficulties
5) Types of specific learning disabilities (dyslexia, discalculi, written expression disorder, learning disorder not otherwise specified)
6) Diagnosis and evaluation of children with specific learning difficulties
7) The relationship between reading difficulties and some variables (phonological awareness, speech, socioeconomic level, gender, memory, ADHD)
8) Midterm
9) Symptoms of children with specific learning difficulties
10) Characteristics of children with specific learning difficulties, problems they experience and areas where they are strong
11) Characteristics of children with specific learning difficulties, problems they experience and areas where they are strong
12) Treatment of specific learning disability
13) Education of children with specific learning difficulties
14) Prepare the specific learning disability type and educational program appropriate to the child's characteristics
15) Prepare the specific learning disability type and educational program appropriate to the child's characteristics
16) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Özel Eğitim Ve Kaynaştırma-Doç.Dr.Ümit Şahbaz Anı-2019
References: Öğrenme Güçlüklerinde Değerlendirme ve Müdahele
Anı 2020

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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2

3

Program Outcomes
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic. 2 3 2
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively. 1 3 2
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility. 3 2 2
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments. 2 1 3
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development. 2 1
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions. 2 3 2
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance. 2 2
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development. 1 2
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family. 3 2 2
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development. 2 3 3
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices. 2 2 3
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development. 3 2 2
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 2 2 2
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 1 2
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development. 2 2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic. 3
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively. 3
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility. 3
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments. 3
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development. 3
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions. 3
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance. 3
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development. 3
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family. 3
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development. 3
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices. 3
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development. 2
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 2
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 3
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 15 30
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 60