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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

AÖZE157

Course Name:

Advanced Braile Literacy

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ŞAFAK TUNALIOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ŞAFAK TUNALIOĞLU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Being able to actively read, write, and perform mathematical operations in the Braille alphabet.
Course Content:	Braille alphabet, Braille alphabet literacy, Braille alphabet math and science symbols.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognizes the Braille alphabet.
2) Recognizes the tools used in the Braille writing system.
3) Recognize embossed math and science symbols used in Braille system.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Reads Braille and writes Braille.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Meeting, introduction of the course content, explanation of course resources.	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretimi Kılavuzu, Tuba TUNCER, 2013, MEB yayınları. T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Genel Müdürlüğü KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM VE EĞİTİM GÖRME ENGELLİLER İÇİN BRAİL ALFABESİ (KABARTMA YAZI) Özel Eğitim Okulları İçin Braille Kabartma Yazı Klavuzu, MEB yayınları
2)	Presentation of Braille alphabet, its history (visual presentation and videos).	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretimi Kılavuzu, Tuba TUNCER, 2013, MEB yayınları. T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Genel Müdürlüğü KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM VE EĞİTİM GÖRME ENGELLİLER İÇİN BRAİL ALFABESİ (KABARTMA YAZI) Özel Eğitim Okulları İçin Braille Kabartma Yazı Klavuzu, MEB yayınları
3)	Presentation of Braille alphabet (letters, symbols, punctuation etc.).	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretimi Kılavuzu, Tuba TUNCER, 2013, MEB yayınları. T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Genel Müdürlüğü KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM VE EĞİTİM GÖRME ENGELLİLER İÇİN BRAİL ALFABESİ (KABARTMA YAZI) Özel Eğitim Okulları İçin Braille Kabartma Yazı Klavuzu, MEB yayınları
4)	Tools and materials used in Braille writing system (tablet, relief pen, wedge, percussion typewriter, technological tools etc.).	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretimi Kılavuzu, Tuba TUNCER, 2013, MEB yayınları. T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Genel Müdürlüğü KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM VE EĞİTİM GÖRME ENGELLİLER İÇİN BRAİL ALFABESİ (KABARTMA YAZI) Özel Eğitim Okulları İçin Braille Kabartma Yazı Klavuzu, MEB yayınları
5)	Tools and materials used in Braille writing system.	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretimi Kılavuzu, Tuba TUNCER, 2013, MEB yayınları. T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Genel Müdürlüğü KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM VE EĞİTİM GÖRME ENGELLİLER İÇİN BRAİL ALFABESİ (KABARTMA YAZI) Özel Eğitim Okulları İçin Braille Kabartma Yazı Klavuzu, MEB yayınları
6)	Reading and writing in Braille alphabet.	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretimi Kılavuzu, Tuba TUNCER, 2013, MEB yayınları. T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Genel Müdürlüğü KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM VE EĞİTİM GÖRME ENGELLİLER İÇİN BRAİL ALFABESİ (KABARTMA YAZI) Özel Eğitim Okulları İçin Braille Kabartma Yazı Klavuzu, MEB yayınları
7)	Midterm
8)	Reading and writing in Braille alphabet (Reading and writing with Perkins and German typewriters).	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretimi Kılavuzu, Tuba TUNCER, 2013, MEB yayınları. T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Genel Müdürlüğü KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM VE EĞİTİM GÖRME ENGELLİLER İÇİN BRAİL ALFABESİ (KABARTMA YAZI) Özel Eğitim Okulları İçin Braille Kabartma Yazı Klavuzu, MEB yayınları
9)	Reading and writing using single letter, two letter, syllable and word root abbreviations.	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretimi Kılavuzu, Tuba TUNCER, 2013, MEB yayınları. T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Genel Müdürlüğü KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM VE EĞİTİM GÖRME ENGELLİLER İÇİN BRAİL ALFABESİ (KABARTMA YAZI) Özel Eğitim Okulları İçin Braille Kabartma Yazı Klavuzu, MEB yayınları
10)	Reading and writing using single letter, two letter, syllable and word root abbreviations.	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretimi Kılavuzu, Tuba TUNCER, 2013, MEB yayınları. T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Genel Müdürlüğü KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM VE EĞİTİM GÖRME ENGELLİLER İÇİN BRAİL ALFABESİ (KABARTMA YAZI) Özel Eğitim Okulları İçin Braille Kabartma Yazı Klavuzu, MEB yayınları
11)	Reading and writing using single letter, two letter, syllable and word root abbreviations.	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretimi Kılavuzu, Tuba TUNCER, 2013, MEB yayınları. T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Genel Müdürlüğü KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM VE EĞİTİM GÖRME ENGELLİLER İÇİN BRAİL ALFABESİ (KABARTMA YAZI) Özel Eğitim Okulları İçin Braille Kabartma Yazı Klavuzu, MEB yayınları
12)	Reading and writing using single letter, two letter, syllable and word root abbreviations.	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretimi Kılavuzu, Tuba TUNCER, 2013, MEB yayınları. T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Genel Müdürlüğü KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM VE EĞİTİM GÖRME ENGELLİLER İÇİN BRAİL ALFABESİ (KABARTMA YAZI) Özel Eğitim Okulları İçin Braille Kabartma Yazı Klavuzu, MEB yayınları
13)	Reading and writing using single letter, two letter, syllable and word root abbreviations.	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretimi Kılavuzu, Tuba TUNCER, 2013, MEB yayınları. T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Genel Müdürlüğü KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM VE EĞİTİM GÖRME ENGELLİLER İÇİN BRAİL ALFABESİ (KABARTMA YAZI) Özel Eğitim Okulları İçin Braille Kabartma Yazı Klavuzu, MEB yayınları
14)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretim Kılavuzu, T.C. Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı Özel Eğitim Ve Rehberlik Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü, Ankara, 2015
References:	Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretim Kılavuzu, T.C. Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı Özel Eğitim Ve Rehberlik Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü, Ankara, 2015

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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
Homework Assignments	1	10	10
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			58