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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

AÖZE117

Course Name:

Technology-Assisted Instruction in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Course Semester:

Spring

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 :

Öğr.Gör. KÜBRA İPÇİ ÇELİK

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to increase the knowledge and awareness levels of special education teacher candidates regarding the application and practice regarding the technology-supported education in individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Course Content:	Technology-supported applications for students with autism spectrum disorders.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows technology supported applications for autism spectrum disorder
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Makes evaluations to determine the use of appropriate technology in autism spectrum disorder
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) discuss pros and cons of technologies used in autism spectrum disorder
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Technology-supported applications for autism spectrum disorder	related part of the course resource book
2)	Technology-supported applications for autism spectrum disorders	related part of the course resource book
3)	Technology-supported applications for autism spectrum disorders	related part of the course resource book
4)	Technology-supported applications for autism spectrum disorders	related part of the course resource book
5)	Technology-supported applications for autism spectrum disorders	related part of the course resource book
6)	Technology-supported applications for autism spectrum disorders	related part of the course resource book
7)	midterm	lecture notes
8)	Systematic Planning of the Use of Educational Technology in Autism, The Benefits of Technology	related part of the course resource book
9)	Definition of assistive technology and transfer of usage areas in special education	related part of the course resource book
10)	Identification of assistive technologies that can be used in Autism Spectrum Disorder	related part of the course resource book
11)	Making technology supported teaching applications in Autism Spectrum Disorder	related part of the course resource book
12)	Making technology supported teaching applications in Autism Spectrum Disorder	related part of the course resource book
13)	Making technology supported teaching applications in Autism Spectrum Disorder	related part of the course resource book
14)	final	lecture notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Özdemir, Ö. (2016). Özel Eğitimde Teknoloji Destekli Eğitim. Vize yayınları
References:	-OTİZM SPEKTRUM BOZUKLUĞU - Gönül Kırcaali İftar / Daktylos Yayınevi

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.
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

Peer Review
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Homework
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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	12	2	24
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			26