Special Education Teaching
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ÖZEP202

Course Name:

Development of Language and Communication Skills

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

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.Üyesi ÖZLEM ÇELİK

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZLEM ÇELİK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

It is aimed to increase the level of knowledge about the language development of the individuals who have special needs of special education teacher candidates.

Course Content:

Definition of communication; Definition of language; theories of language acquisition; language, communication and speech concepts and their development; basic language, communication and speaking features and problems seen in children with special education needs; evaluation of language, communication and speech problems; determination of objectives according to language components; natural and structured scientific based / effective methods used in communication skills; family guidance on the development of communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Know the concepts related to language development.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Know language development theories.
Field Specific Competence
1) Know the different characteristics of the individuals with special needs related to language development.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition of communication; definition of tongue
2)	Definition of communication; definition of tongue
3)	language acquisition theories
4)	language acquisition theories
5)	Language, communication and speech concepts and development disclosure
6)	language, communication and speech concepts and development disclosure
7)	basic language, communication and speaking features and problems seen in children with special education needs
8)
9)	basic language, communication and speaking features and problems seen in children with special education needs
10)	Evaluation of language, communication and speech problems;
11)	Evaluation of language, communication and speech problems;
12)	Natural and structured scientific based / effective methods used in communication skills
13)	Natural and structured scientific based / effective methods used in communication skills
14)	Family guidance on the development of communication skills.
15)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Diken,İ. (2016). Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Dil Becerilerinin Geliştirilmesi
References:	Diken,İ. (2016). Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Dil Becerilerinin Geliştirilmesi

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Evaluates nature of knowledge, source, boundaries, accuracy, reliability and validity.
2) Has the information of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques of measurement and evaluation about their field.
3) Disclose information about the developmental characteristics of individuals with special education needs.
4) Uses further sources of information related with the field.
5) Conceptualizes events, and analyzes by scientific methods and techniques, interprets and evaluates the data.
6) Adapts, adapts and develops appropriate scientific methods and techniques for special needs students.
7) Develops material appropriate to subject area and needs of students.
8) Evaluates acquisitions of students by using different methods.
9) Selects and applies the achievements, themes, activities, test cases of the programs in accordance with the individual needs of the students.
10) Develops and implements appropriate family and educational programs for children and families with special educational needs.
11) Takes responsibility to solve unpredictable and complex problems encountered in practice as an individual or a member of a group.
12) Instructs persons and institutions about the field.
13) Shares his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts and other people by the support of quantitative and qualitative data.
14) Follows information about the field by using foreign language at least at the level of the European Language Portfolio B1 and communicate with colleagues.
15) Determines the learning needs and manages his/her own learning process.
16) Develops positive attitudes to lifelong learning.
17) Uses ways of accessing to information effectively.
18) Communicates with the persons and the institutions to create and to maintain a safe school environment.
19) Develops awareness on the national and the universal values that are expressed in the National Education Basic Law.
20) Adheres to laws, regulations and legislation related to duties rights and responsibilities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Evaluates nature of knowledge, source, boundaries, accuracy, reliability and validity.	5
2)	Has the information of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques of measurement and evaluation about their field.	5
3)	Disclose information about the developmental characteristics of individuals with special education needs.	5
4)	Uses further sources of information related with the field.	5
5)	Conceptualizes events, and analyzes by scientific methods and techniques, interprets and evaluates the data.	5
6)	Adapts, adapts and develops appropriate scientific methods and techniques for special needs students.	5
7)	Develops material appropriate to subject area and needs of students.	5
8)	Evaluates acquisitions of students by using different methods.	1
9)	Selects and applies the achievements, themes, activities, test cases of the programs in accordance with the individual needs of the students.	5
10)	Develops and implements appropriate family and educational programs for children and families with special educational needs.	4
11)	Takes responsibility to solve unpredictable and complex problems encountered in practice as an individual or a member of a group.	1
12)	Instructs persons and institutions about the field.	5
13)	Shares his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts and other people by the support of quantitative and qualitative data.	1
14)	Follows information about the field by using foreign language at least at the level of the European Language Portfolio B1 and communicate with colleagues.	1
15)	Determines the learning needs and manages his/her own learning process.	5
16)	Develops positive attitudes to lifelong learning.	1
17)	Uses ways of accessing to information effectively.	1
18)	Communicates with the persons and the institutions to create and to maintain a safe school environment.	1
19)	Develops awareness on the national and the universal values that are expressed in the National Education Basic Law.
20)	Adheres to laws, regulations and legislation related to duties rights and responsibilities.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

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 Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			44