ÖZEP204 Technology-Assisted Instruction in Special Education Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Special Education TeachingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Special Education Teaching
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ÖZEP204
Course Name: Technology-Assisted Instruction in Special Education
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 3
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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 : Öğr.Gör. KÜBRA İPÇİ ÇELİK
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. KÜBRA İPÇİ ÇELİK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To provide the teacher candidates with the knowledge and skills to use these technologies in order to get the most out of education and to meet their needs in their daily lives.
Course Content: Technology, low-level technology, advanced technology, instructional technology and auxiliary technology concepts, technologies varying according to the inadequacy group, technology supported applications for academic and non-academic skills; the use of different technological tools (eg, smart board, desk, laptop, tablet, smart phone) in special education; technology tools such as smart boards, desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, applications in teaching environments, technology integration into teaching activities.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Describe the concepts related to special education technologies
2) Gives information about technology integration in teaching activities.
3) Gives information about the technological tools used according to the types of disability.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Presenting the program – Introduction ......................................
2) Technology, Educational Technology, Purpose of Educational Technology ......................................
3) The Systematic Planning of Educational Technology, The Benefits of Technology .............................................
4) Weeks Technology and Special Education, Assistive Technology, Use of Assistive Technology for Different Disabilities .................................
5) Planning teh Assistive Technologies, Benefits of Technology Assisted Learning Environments for Special Education ......................................
6) Weeks The Place of Technology in the Education of Individuals with Autism, Benefits and Limitations of Technology Use in Autism Education of Individuals ............................
7) The Role of Technology in the Education of People with Hearing Impaired, The Benefits and Limitations of Using Technology in the Education of Hearing Impaired Individuals ................................
8) The Role of Technology in the Education of Visually Impaired Individuals, Benefits and Limitations of Using Technology in the Education of Visually Impaired Individuals ..........................
9) Applications of Use of Technology in Special Education ...............................
10) Applications of Use of Technology in Special Education .............................
11) Development of the Strategic Technology Plan ..............................
12) Application of Pre-Service Teachers to Technology Use in Special Education ..........................
13) Application of Pre-Service Teachers to Technology Use in Special Education .......................
14) Application of Pre-Service Teachers to Technology Use in Special Education ...............................

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Uzun A. Özel Eğitimde Teknoloji Destekli Eğitim. Vize Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2018
References: Uzun A. Özel Eğitimde Teknoloji Destekli Eğitim. Vize Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2018

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. 4
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
Individual study and homework
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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 2 28
Midterms 1 40 40
Jury 1 60 60
Total Workload 128