EGTP251 Special Education and InclusionIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs English Language TeachingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
English Language Teaching
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: EGTP251
Course Name: Special Education and Inclusion
Course Semester: Fall
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 : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZLEM ÇELİK
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZLEM ÇELİK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To be aware of students with special needs, to provide students with special needs to acquire academic skills and socialize in the mainstreaming environment.
Course Content: Basic concepts related to special education; the principles and historical development of special education; legal regulations on special education; diagnosis and evaluation in special education; individualization of teaching; mainstreaming and support special education services; family participation in education and cooperation with the family; characteristics of different disability and ability groups; educational approaches and teaching strategies for different groups; effective strategies in class management and behavior management.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognizing the basic concepts of special education
2) To be aware of the principles and historical development of special education
3) Knows the legal regulations about special education
4) Explaining diagnosis and evaluation processes in special education
5) Explaining support servis and inclusion in special education
6) Relating family participation in education and family cooperation methods
7) Explaining the characteristics of different inability and ability groups
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Implemeting teaching approaches and teaching strategies for different groups
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) Basic concepts of special education Related readings
2) Principles and historical development of special education Related readings
3) Diagnosis and evaluation in special education Related readings
4) Diagnosis and evaluation in special education Related readings
6) Legal regulations on special education Related readings
7) Individualization of education Related readings
8) Midterm
9) Inclusion and support services in special education Related readings
10) Family participation in education and cooperation with the family Related readings
11) Characteristics of different disability and ability groups Related readings
12) Educational approaches and teaching strategies for different groups Related readings
13) Effective strategies and behavior management in classroom management. Related readings
14) Effective strategies and behavior management in classroom management.
15) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Diken, İ. (2010). İlköğretimde Kaynaştırma. 1. Basım. Pegem Yayıncılık.
Sucuoğlu, B., Kargın, T. (2010).İlköğretim’de Kaynaştırma Uygulamaları. 1. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık.
Batu, S., Kırcaali-İftar, G. (2010). Kaynaştırma. 5. Baskı. Kök Yaayıncılık. Akçamete, A. G. (2010). Genel Eğitim Okullarında Özel Gereksinimi Olan Öğrenciler ve Özel Eğitim. Üçüncü Basım. Kök Yayıncılık.
Kırcaali-İftar, G. (Ed.) (2003). Davranış ve Öğrenme Sorunları Olan Çocukların Eğitimi. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Açık Öğretim Fakültesi Yayınları.
Özyürek, M. (2004). Sınıfta Davranış Değiştirme. Birinci Basım. Kök Yayıncılık.
References: Diken, İ. (2010). İlköğretimde Kaynaştırma. 1. Basım. Pegem Yayıncılık.
Sucuoğlu, B., Kargın, T. (2010).İlköğretim’de Kaynaştırma Uygulamaları. 1. Basım. Kök Yayıncılık.
Batu, S., Kırcaali-İftar, G. (2010). Kaynaştırma. 5. Baskı. Kök Yaayıncılık. Akçamete, A. G. (2010). Genel Eğitim Okullarında Özel Gereksinimi Olan Öğrenciler ve Özel Eğitim. Üçüncü Basım. Kök Yayıncılık.
Kırcaali-İftar, G. (Ed.) (2003). Davranış ve Öğrenme Sorunları Olan Çocukların Eğitimi. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Açık Öğretim Fakültesi Yayınları.
Özyürek, M. (2004). Sınıfta Davranış Değiştirme. Birinci Basım. Kök Yayıncılık.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) P1. To be able to use the language to reach the information, share the information orally and in written form
2) P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching
3) P3. To be able to identify the social and psychological features of students and apply appropriate evaluation and assessment methods in the light of ethical principles in order to support students' developments
4) P4. To be able to use Information and Communication Technologies and computer software to the extent that the filed requires ("European Computer Driving License", Advanced Level).
5) P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment
6) P6. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with students' development, learning and teaching.
7) P7. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with developing curriculum development and evaluation.
8) P8. To be able to internalize and apply the innovative and modern methods, techniques and theories to teach English and to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply them into their teaching, and to fulfill the scientific research processes successfully.
9) P9. To internalize the basic areas of Educational Sciences and utilize the theories and approaches of developmental and learning psychology in order to enable educational development
10) P10. To be able to develop materials to improve language skills, to adopt and evaluate the available materials according to the level, interests and learning characteristics of students

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) P1. To be able to use the language to reach the information, share the information orally and in written form 2
2) P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching 2
3) P3. To be able to identify the social and psychological features of students and apply appropriate evaluation and assessment methods in the light of ethical principles in order to support students' developments 3
4) P4. To be able to use Information and Communication Technologies and computer software to the extent that the filed requires ("European Computer Driving License", Advanced Level). 3
5) P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment 2
6) P6. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with students' development, learning and teaching. 3
7) P7. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with developing curriculum development and evaluation. 2
8) P8. To be able to internalize and apply the innovative and modern methods, techniques and theories to teach English and to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply them into their teaching, and to fulfill the scientific research processes successfully.
9) P9. To internalize the basic areas of Educational Sciences and utilize the theories and approaches of developmental and learning psychology in order to enable educational development 5
10) P10. To be able to develop materials to improve language skills, to adopt and evaluate the available materials according to the level, interests and learning characteristics of students

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Individual Project
Group project
Reporting
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 30
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 43
Study Hours Out of Class 14 14
Presentations / Seminar 8 8
Project 8 16
Paper Submission 5 10
Final 1 2
Total Workload 93