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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311141 | Inclusive Education and Developmental Support | 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
Fundamental principles of inclusive education, identification of individuals with special needs, individualized education plans (IEP), developmental support strategies, interdisciplinary teamwork, family and community participation.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to introduce inclusive education approaches that support the equal participation of children with developmental differences in education and to provide knowledge and skills for planning developmental support programs.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P4 | Develops original ideas, products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, monitors and evaluates the process. | 5 |
| P3 | Uses effective communication, intervention methods and different approaches that may be required in guidance and counseling work for families. | 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 | 1 |
| O2 | Knows the development, learning characteristics and risk factors of children with typical atypical development. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| ** 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 | The concept of inclusive education and its historical development |
| 2 | Philosophical, ethical, and legal foundations of inclusiveness |
| 3 | Classification of individuals with special needs |
| 4 | Individualized education plans (IEP) |
| 5 | Interdisciplinary teamwork |
| 6 | Family and community participation in education |
| 7 | Planning developmental support programs |
| 8 | Planning developmental support programs |
| 9 | Analysis of effective implementation examples |
| 10 | Differentiated classroom instruction strategies |
| 11 | Designing inclusive environments |
| 12 | Monitoring and evaluation processes |
| 13 | Case studies |
| 14 | Case studies |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Z. Fulya TEMEL, Neriman ARAL. Developmental Support Programs Definitions and Programs, Hedef CS. |
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 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| 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 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Explains and compares different developmental theories. | 5 |
| O2 | Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. | 5 |
| O3 | Knows the development, learning characteristics and risk factors of children with typical atypical development. | 5 |
