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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Child Development Graduate without Thesis
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
80311144 Sensory Education 1 Autumn 1 3+0+0 3 7,5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Anlatım, soru cevap, tartışma
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Prof. Filiz ERBAY
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Development of sensory systems (visual, auditory, tactile, vestibular, proprioceptive), sensory integration theory, sensory differences, material and activity design, and sensory-based support methods for individuals with special needs.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of approaches that support the development of children's sensory systems and to provide knowledge and skills for designing sensory-based educational environments.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses X
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Fundamental principles of sensory development
2 Development of the visual and auditory systems
3 Senses of touch, taste, and smell
4 Vestibular and proprioceptive systems
5 Sensory integration theory and theoretical foundations
6 Duyu bütünleme bozuklukları
7 Sensory integration disorders
8 Sensory awareness and classroom arrangements
9 Activity and material design
10 Sensory education for children with special needs
11 Sensory games and applications
12 Sensory sensitivity and stimulus management
13 Application examples and case studies
14 Application examples and case studies
Textbook or Material
Resources Yıldız Bıçakçı, M. (Ed.). (2015). Development in infancy and early childhood (0-36 months): Development and support of the senses. Ankara: Egiten Kitap.
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 8 112
Midterms 1 14 14
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 2 7 14
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 2 15 30
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 14 14
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 226
Total Work Load / 30 7,53
Course ECTS Credits: 8