Genetics and Bioengineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSI433

Course Name:

Atypical Child Psychology I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

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 AYŞEN YENİCİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Nur Serap ÖZER
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYŞEN YENİCİ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to teach the psychology department students the diagnostic criteria, causes, symptoms and treatment of atypical children, the importance of psychological support and educational studies.
Course Content:	Differently developing children and their needs, special education, atypical developmental problems such as specific learning difficulties, physical disabilities, chronic diseases, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech impairment, cerebral palsy and treatment approaches

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To have knowledge about atypical development
2) To be able to explain the causes and symptoms of children who develop differently.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to appropriately approach children who developed differently
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Being a part of teamwork
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Being able to define and classify atypical children
2) To be able to carry out education and support activities for children who developed differently
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition and classification of atypical children
2)	Concept of disability Theories explaining maladaptive behaviors in disability situations
3)	Children with special educational needs Specific learning difficulties Dyslexia Dysgraphia Dyscalculia
4)	Learning disability not otherwise specified Causes of learning difficulties How to treat learning difficulties Arrangement of the educational environment
5)	ADHD ADHD causes, symptoms ADHD clinical features, differential diagnosis accompanying problems Treatment Organizing the educational environment
6)	Lack of social skills Social skills teaching
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Visual impairment Color blindness
9)	Hearing impairment
10)	Speech impairment
11)	Physical disabilities in children
12)	Physical disabilities in children Microcephaly, hydrocephalus, polydactyly, syndactyly
13)	Chronic diseases in children
14)	Rare syndromes in children
15)	Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Prof.Dr.Ayşegül Ataman (2009). Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve Özel Eğitime Giriş Gündüz Yayıncılık.
Tarık Gözeten (2019). Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve DEHB. Ekinoks Yayınevi
Dr.Lorna Wing (2015). Otizm El Rehberi. Tohum Otizm Vakfı, Sistem Yayıncılık
Prof.Dr.Necate Baykoç (2014). Dahiler ve Savantlar Gelişimleri ve Eğitimleri. Vize Yayıncılık
Prof.Dr.Yüksek Yılmaz (2016). Nörolojik Olarak Riskli Bebek, Hayykitap
Dersin yürütücüsünün notları

References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	2	5	4	6
Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7)	Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9)	Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
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

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	15	3	45
Application	4	5	20
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	1	18	18
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	5	10	50
Project	2	12	24
Homework Assignments	2	5	10
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			197