Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311132 | Educational Programs for Children with Special Needs | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7,5 | 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 | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Prof. Hakan SARI |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
The aims and principles of special education, Information about the history of special education, Children with special needs and special needs areas, Evaluation and developmental diagnosis of children with special needs, Problems with families with children with special needs, Education of parents with children with special needs, Information about the rights of children and families with special needs, The current situation in Turkey of special education Participation of the child with special needs in the family and the psychological processes experienced by the family, Defining the basic concepts of special needs and special education, Factors affecting children's development, Recognizing children with special needs (mental retardation, generalized developmental disorder, speech and speech disorders, hearing impairment, visual disability, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, gifted), DSM V and ICD diagnostic criteria, Developmental risk factors
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is, to teach the basic principles of special education, to advance the students knowledge about individuals with special needs, to inform students about the factors causing disability, to inform students about the different diagnostic groups, to inform students about the developmental support programs which should be applied in the field of special education.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Related to the field of child development concepts, theories, and national and international practices and relationships between the concepts knows | 5 |
| P2 | Training programmes related to the field of child development, teaching methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation. | 5 |
| P5 | Uses Turkish effectively and in accordance with its rules, follows national and international literature related to his/her field in his/her duties and responsibilities, and pays attention to ethical values. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Explains and compares different developmental theories. | P.1.1 | 3 |
| O2 | Knows the development, learning characteristics and risk factors of children with typical atypical development. | P.1.2 | 5 |
| O3 | Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. | P.1.2 | 3 |
| O4 | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of disadvantaged children. | P.2.3 | 3 |
| O5 | Has the ability to organize learning environments and develop materials appropriate for educational purposes, taking into account the interests, needs and conditions of children, in accordance with their age and development. | P.2.5 | 3 |
| O6 | Evaluates and monitors children's development in multiple ways using different measurement methods and techniques. | P.2.1 | 3 |
| O7 | Knows the philosophy, elements, general characteristics, different methods and techniques of educational programs related to child development and uses them in educational programs. | P.2.4 | 3 |
| O8 | Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. | P.5.1 | 5 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts and principles of special education; history, reasons, classification of Special Education |
| 2 | Speech and language disorders and education |
| 3 | Hearing Impaired Children and their education |
| 4 | Mentally disabled children and their education |
| 5 | Orthopedic disabled children and their education |
| 6 | Visually impaired children and their education |
| 7 | Children with learning difficulties |
| 8 | Ara sınav |
| 9 | Children with adjustment difficulties |
| 10 | Gifted and superior-high intelligence children |
| 11 | Families of special needed children and their support |
| 12 | Inclusive practices and supporting children |
| 13 | Preparation and discussion of individual training program |
| 14 | Final Sınavı |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Ataman, A. (2003). Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve özel eğitime giriş. Ankara: Gündüz Eğitim ve Yayıncılık. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Explains and compares different developmental theories. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Knows the development, learning characteristics and risk factors of children with typical atypical development. | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | Evaluates and monitors children's development in multiple ways using different measurement methods and techniques. | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of disadvantaged children. | - | 5 | - |
| O6 | Knows the philosophy, elements, general characteristics, different methods and techniques of educational programs related to child development and uses them in educational programs. | - | 5 | - |
| O7 | Has the ability to organize learning environments and develop materials appropriate for educational purposes, taking into account the interests, needs and conditions of children, in accordance with their age and development. | - | - | - |
| O8 | Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. | - | - | 4 |