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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

AÖZE106

Course Name:

Teaching Concepts in Mental Deficiencies

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Field Education

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):

Prof. Dr. SÜLEYMAN NAZİF ERİPEK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To analyze and teach the concepts to be taught to individuals with special needs.
Course Content:	Definition of concept, benefits of concepts, elements of concept teaching, points to be considered in concept teaching, methods used in concept teaching, related and unrelated features of concepts, positive and negative examples of concepts and analysis of concepts.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Defines the concept
2) Know the benefits of concepts
3) Knows the elements of concept teaching
4) Know the points to be considered in concept teaching and know the methods used in concept teaching
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Makes the analysis of the concepts.
2) Prepare material about concepts.
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)	Definition of concept, concept types and benefits of concepts	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
2)	Considerations in teaching concept	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
3)	Elements of concept teaching	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
4)	Methods used in teaching concept	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
5)	Related and unrelated features of the concept	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
6)	Positive and negative examples of the concept	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
7)	Midterm
8)	Determining student's performance, long and short term goals	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
9)	Concept applications	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
10)	Concept applications	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
11)	Concept applications	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
12)	Concept applications	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
13)	General evaluation	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
14)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık
References:	Vuran, S; Çelik, S. (2010). Örneklerle Kavram Öğretimi. 2. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
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.
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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Group study and homework
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	6	6
Total Workload			40