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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
02441003 Sensory Education 2 Spring 4 2+0+0 3 3
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Sunum
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites Yok
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Lect. Umutcan GÖREN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Umutcan GÖREN B-129 [email protected] 7439
Course Content
Bu ders kapsamında; duyum ve algıya ilişkin temel kavramlar, duyu ve algı gelişimini etkileyen faktörler, duyuların gelişim süreci ve özellikleri, duyuların gelişimini destekleyici etkinlikler ve öneriler, duyu bütünleme/terapi, duyuların gelişimini destekleyici müdahale programı konularına yer verilmiştir.
Objectives of the Course
To gain qualifications abaout the basic concepts about sensation and perception, factors affecting sense and perception development, development process and characteristics of senses, activities and suggestions supporting development of senses, sensory integration/therapy, intervention programs supporting development of senses.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses X
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 Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, theoretical, and practical professional knowledge covering the developmental stages, general characteristics, and potential developmental issues of typical, atypical, at-risk, and sick children. 4
P3 Plans and implements activities, programs, and initiatives that support children's developmental needs while considering individual differences; evaluates professional and practice-related problems encountered using an independent analytical and critical approach, and provides solutions. 4
P2 Designs educational materials appropriate to children's developmental needs and interests, follows current developments and practices in the field, and uses these materials effectively in different learning environments. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 It defines the fundamental developmental stages (cognitive, language, motor, social-emotional) of children exhibiting typical and atypical development, along with the characteristic features associated with these stages. P.1.1 1
O2 It analyzes the fundamental differences and deviations by comparing the developmental data of a child showing normal development with that of a child at developmental risk or a child with a medical condition. P.1.4 1
O3 Evaluates the current developmental needs of children with atypical development or hospitalized children with a critical perspective, guided by current literature and professional ethical principles. P.1.5 1
O4 Explains the relationship between activities tailored to children's individual developmental needs and general education programs, as well as their supportive roles. P.3.2 1
O5 It defines the types of educational materials used in child development and the fundamental principles that should be considered in the design of these materials. P.2.1 1
O6 Explains the relationship between the needs of children at different developmental stages (cognitive, language, motor, etc.) and the selected materials. P.2.2 1
O7 Designs original educational materials to support a specific area of development identified based on children's interests and needs. P.2.3 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 Sensation and perseption; definitions, differences, sense organs
2 Approaches about sensation and perception, characteristics of perception, factors affecting perception
3 Classification and evaluation of the senses
4 Sensory experiences for sight, development and support of sense of sight
5 Sensory experiences for hearing, development and support of sense of hearing
6 Sensory experiences for touching, development and support of sense of souch
7 Sensory experiences for smelling, development and support of sense of smell
8 Midterm Exam
9 Sensory experiences for tasting, development and support of sense of taste
10 Sensory Experiences for Proprioception, Development and Support of Proprioception
11 Sensory experiences for balance, development and support of sense of balance
12 Suggestions for families and professionals in supporting sense development
13 Sensory integration/therapy strategy and its characteristics
14 Developing intervention program supporting sense development
15 Presenting the developed intervention program supporting sense development
16 Final Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources Sensory Development and Education in Child Development, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Ülkü Yıldız, 2024, Eğiten Kitap.
Sensory Education in Early Childhood, Dr. Binhan Koyuncuoğlu, 2022, Eğiten Kitap.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
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 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 2 28
Midterms 1 10 10
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 1 14 14
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: 80
Total Work Load / 30 2,67
Course ECTS Credits: 3
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3
O1 It defines the fundamental developmental stages (cognitive, language, motor, social-emotional) of children exhibiting typical and atypical development, along with the characteristic features associated with these stages. 5 5 -
O2 It analyzes the fundamental differences and deviations by comparing the developmental data of a child showing normal development with that of a child at developmental risk or a child with a medical condition. 5 - -
O3 Evaluates the current developmental needs of children with atypical development or hospitalized children with a critical perspective, guided by current literature and professional ethical principles. 4 4 -
O4 It defines the types of educational materials used in child development and the fundamental principles that should be considered in the design of these materials. 5 5 -
O5 Explains the relationship between the needs of children at different developmental stages (cognitive, language, motor, etc.) and the selected materials. 4 4 4
O6 Designs original educational materials to support a specific area of development identified based on children's interests and needs. 5 5 -
O7 Explains the relationship between activities tailored to children's individual developmental needs and general education programs, as well as their supportive roles. - 5 -