Speech and Language Therapy
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: DKT001
Course Name: Individuals with Special Needs
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
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. ŞEBNEM GÜMÜŞCÜ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. MÜGE MÜZEYYEN ÇİYİLTEPE
Dr. Öğr. Üy. ŞEBNEM GÜMÜŞCÜ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course for every student is;
To learn special needs individuals and their properties.
Course Content: Definitions and terminology related to being special needs; mainly special needs groups: individuals with mental retardation, individuals with pervasive developmental disabilities, hearing loss individuals, visually impaired individuals, individuals with language and speech disorders, gifted individuals, students with learning disabilities, individuals with emotional-behavioral problems; educational initiatives applied to special needs individuals; special education; cohesion and support special education services; special education during early childhood and pre-school periods; Special education in Turkey; In the world and in Turkey; social state and disability; Public policies towards the disabled: past, present; The quality and quantity of the disabled population in Turkey; the situation of the disabled in social life; the status of the disabled in working life; seeking policy and education for disabled people.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learn individuals with special needs.
2) Learns mentally retarded individuals.
3) Identify individuals with common developmental disorders.
4) Learn hearing loss individuals.
5) Learn visually impaired individuals
6) Learn individuals who have language and speech disorders.
7) Learn children who are emotional and behavioral.
8) Physically disabled people are gods.
9) Learn dyslexic individuals.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to special education
2) Special needs individuals
3) Disability in Turkey.
4) Disability in the world
5) Individuals with autism spectrum disorder
6) Hearing impaired individuals
7) Visually impaired individuals
8) Midterm Exam
9) Individuals with impaired emotion-behavior
10) Physically handicapped individuals
11) Individuals with learning disabilities
12) Individuals with mental disabilities
13) Gifted individuals
14) Individuals experiencing language and speech difficulty
15) General evaluation
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Gönül akçamete. Özel Gereksinimli Bireyler.
İbrahim Halil Diken. Özel Gereksinimli Bireyler
References: Öğretim üyesi tarafından hazırlanan ders notları ve ppt sunumlar

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Prepare and implement therapy programs to prevent, evaluate, diagnose and diagnose language and speech disorders by using original theoretical and practical knowledge and equipments acquired in the field. Change or terminate the process and application where necessary. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1) -To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field. -To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. - To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions on the issues related to the field; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing. - Being able to carry out an advanced study in the field independently.
2) Have the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques related to language and speech therapy. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3) Comprehends the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge.
4) To apply the historical development of the profession and the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of language and speech disorders according to the principles of professional ethics.
5) Applies the principles of professional development and learning, communication and social skills in the fields of work.
6) Use the acquired knowledge, skills and problem solving skills in the field of language and speech therapy as interdiscipliner, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary.
7) To be able to conceptualize the events and phenomena related to language and speech therapy; examine with scientific methods and techniques; interpret the data, evaluate, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on evidence and research.
8) Participates in all stages of research and project applications by using technological tools and materials in the field of language and speech therapy.
9) Using the English at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1, he follows the scientific sources in his field and communicates with his colleagues.
10) It integrates the knowledge of language and speech disorders with its own applications, and realizes it and shares it with professional staff.
11) Uses information technologies and course materials individually or in group by taking responsibility in teaching-learning process effectively, producing solutions and gaining habit of life-long research and learning.
12) Access to current information by using scientific sources, legal regulations and related information technologies. Makes theoretical and / or practical research, takes part as a researcher in projects in his / her field, presents his / her findings orally and in writing in national and / or international meetings and / or publish them.
13) Evaluates and analyzes the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge by using research methods and techniques to reach scientific knowledge, develops and interprets solutions based on evidence.
14) It considers and respects individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and traditions, and their daily activity, role and participation effects.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Prepare and implement therapy programs to prevent, evaluate, diagnose and diagnose language and speech disorders by using original theoretical and practical knowledge and equipments acquired in the field. Change or terminate the process and application where necessary. 1
1) -To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field. -To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. - To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions on the issues related to the field; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing. - Being able to carry out an advanced study in the field independently.
2) Have the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques related to language and speech therapy.
3) Comprehends the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge.
4) To apply the historical development of the profession and the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of language and speech disorders according to the principles of professional ethics.
5) Applies the principles of professional development and learning, communication and social skills in the fields of work.
6) Use the acquired knowledge, skills and problem solving skills in the field of language and speech therapy as interdiscipliner, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary. 2
7) To be able to conceptualize the events and phenomena related to language and speech therapy; examine with scientific methods and techniques; interpret the data, evaluate, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on evidence and research.
8) Participates in all stages of research and project applications by using technological tools and materials in the field of language and speech therapy.
9) Using the English at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1, he follows the scientific sources in his field and communicates with his colleagues.
10) It integrates the knowledge of language and speech disorders with its own applications, and realizes it and shares it with professional staff. 3
11) Uses information technologies and course materials individually or in group by taking responsibility in teaching-learning process effectively, producing solutions and gaining habit of life-long research and learning.
12) Access to current information by using scientific sources, legal regulations and related information technologies. Makes theoretical and / or practical research, takes part as a researcher in projects in his / her field, presents his / her findings orally and in writing in national and / or international meetings and / or publish them.
13) Evaluates and analyzes the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge by using research methods and techniques to reach scientific knowledge, develops and interprets solutions based on evidence.
14) It considers and respects individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and traditions, and their daily activity, role and participation effects.

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 8 40
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 72