Child Development Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI230

Course Name:

Children With Special Needs

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. SEVİL İMERT

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr. Gör. SEVİL İMERT

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course for each student;

Students should know the definitions of special education and related concepts, increase their awareness about special education, comprehend the importance of early diagnosis, have knowledge about special education services and practices, know what disability groups are, approach and guide individuals with disabilities and families with these individuals. is intended to learn.

Course Content:

Definition of special education, related terms, basic concepts, definitions, recognition of principles and objectives, special education services offered in our country and in the world and its history, legal regulations, factors causing disability, prevalence rates, protection, early diagnosis and importance, psychological processes experienced by families, disability groups, trainings for disability groups, inclusive education, family education for children with special needs will be covered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) List basic concepts and principles related to special education.
2) Interpret the special education offered in the world and in our country.
3) Interprets the factors causing insufficiency and prevalence rates.
4) Knows legal regulations in special education.
5) Explain prevention and early diagnosis in special education.
6) Interprets the psychological processes experienced by families with children with special needs.
7) Explain the disabled groups.
8) Explain the education of individuals with disabilities.
9) Explain family education in children with special needs.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic Concepts and Principles of Special Education	Lecture Notes
2)	Special Education in the World and in Our Country, Factors Causing Special Needs, Classification, Prevalence Rates, Special Education Services Offered and Legal Regulations	Lecture Notes
3)	Early Diagnosis and Intervention in Special Education	Lecture Notes
4)	Psychological Processes Experienced by Families with Children with Special Needs	Lecture Notes
5)	Disability Groups - Individuals with Visual Impairment	Lecture Notes
6)	Disability Groups - Individuals with Hearing Impairment	Lecture Notes
7)	Disability Groups - Individuals with Physical Disabilities	Lecture Notes
8)	Midterm	-
9)	Disability Groups - Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities	Lecture Notes
10)	Disability Groups - Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	Lecture Notes
11)	Disability Groups - Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder	Lecture Notes
12)	Disability Groups - Individuals with Language and Speech Disorders	Lecture Notes
13)	Disability Groups - Individuals with Learning Disabilities	Lecture Notes
14)	Disability Groups - Gifted and Specially Talented Individuals	Lecture Notes
15)	Final Exam	-
16)	Final Exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Yüksel, Begümhan (ed.). Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Kaynaştırma. Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık, 2021.
References:	DERS NOTLARI

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Program Outcomes
1) Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
2) Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.
3) Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.
4) Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation.
5) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
6) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
7) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.
8) It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness.
9) It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
10) Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.
11) The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.
12) Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions.
13) Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field.
15) The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
2)	Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.
3)	Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.
4)	Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation.
5)	It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
6)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
7)	Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.
8)	It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness.
9)	It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
10)	Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.
11)	The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.
12)	Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions.
13)	Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression.
14)	Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field.
15)	The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100