Child Development
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
School of Health Sciences
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
School of Health Sciences
Programme of Child Development
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01871406 | Visually Impaired | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Prof. Filiz ERBAY |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
The course content from visual impairment effects development and learning impact the description, student with visual impairment learning styles, communication strategies with visual impairment students, educational assessment and teaching strategies for visual impairment.
Objectives of the Course
The teacher candidate will describe basic teaching strategies, specialized instructional techniques, assessment techniques, and attitudes towards persons with handicaps.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blindness and Low vision - The effects of a visual loss - Anatomy and Physiology of The Eye - Common Eye Defects and their Educational Implications |
| 2 | Assessment of Vision - Low Vision Devices for Children and Young People with a Visual Impairment - Assessment Procedures |
| 3 | The Special Curriculum - Listening Skills - The Development of Literacy through Touch |
| 4 | Mobility and Independence Skills |
| 5 | Access to the Curriculum - Study Skills |
| 6 | Access through Technology - The Learning Environment |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | The Mainstream Curriculum: Principles of Access- Turkish, Mathematic, Science, Humanities, Information Technology, Music, |
| 9 | Physical Education, Art and Design, Extracurricular Activities. |
| 10 | Children with Multiple Disabilities and a Visual Impairment - Development of Early Communication, -Education Technology Functional Vision Assessment and Development in Children |
| 11 | The Role of The Specialist Teacher - Working with Families- The Peripatetic/Advisory Teacher- Support for Pupils within Mainstream Provision- The Specail School Teacher, Consultancy Skills |
| 12 | The Role of The Specialist Teacher - Working with Families- The Peripatetic/Advisory Teacher- Support for Pupils within Mainstream Provision- The Specail School Teacher, Consultancy Skills |
| 13 | The Role of The Specialist Teacher - Working with Families- The Peripatetic/Advisory Teacher- Support for Pupils within Mainstream Provision- The Specail School Teacher, Consultancy Skills |
| 14 | Final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Altunay, B. (1998). Kaynaştırmayla İlgili Terimler. Görme Özürlülerin Eğitimi Konferansı, Ankara. |
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 | ||
