COURSE UNIT TITLE

: REHABILITATION FOR DISABLED CHILDREN

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 5535 REHABILITATION FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

Offered By

Special Education (Non-Thesis-Evening)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR SAFIYE SUNAY YILDIRIM DOĞRU

Offered to

Special Education (Non-Thesis-Evening)

Course Objective

This course provides students with basic knowledge about disability,its types and effects.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Conceptualize the cognitive and emotional needs of handicapped
2   Know the bio social effects of various health problems
3   Identify the dynamics of range of age groups of handicapped
4   Be able to implement eclectic approach
5   Know the ethical responsibilities

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice Approach to Psychosocial Interventions for People with Chronic Illness and Disability
2 Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and Disability: Concepts, Models, and Research
3 Models, Research, and Treatment of Coexisting Depression for People with Chronic Illness and Disability
4 Coping and Rehabilitation: Theory, Research, and Measurement
5 Social Support and Rehabilitation: Theory, Research and Measurement
6 Family and Adaptation to Chronic Illness and Disability
7 Intervention Strategies Positive Psychology and Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and Disability
8 Midterm
9 Wellness and Promotion of Health in Chronic Illness and Disability: Theoretical and Practical Models for Assessment and Intervention
10 Societal Attitudes toward Disability Societal Attitudes toward Disability: Concepts, Measurements, and Interventions
11 Substance Abuse: Models, Assessment, and Interventions
12 Multiculturalism and Adjustment to Disability
13 Quality of Life and Psychosocial Adaptation to Chronic Illness and Disability
14 Case presentations
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading


Chan,F., Cardosa, E.S.,Chronister,J.A.(2009). Understanding Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and Disability :A Handbook for Evidence_Based Practitioners in Rehabilitation, Springer Publishing Company.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Brain storming , lecture

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTEG MIDTERM GRADE
2 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTEG * 0.40 + FCG * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTEG * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

exams, evaluation of case presentations

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ferda.aysan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 3 39
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 5 65
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Preparation for final exam 1 30 30
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 154

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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