COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTELLECTUAL DISAB. AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 1009 INTELLECTUAL DISAB. AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER COMPULSORY 2 0 0 8

Offered By

Special Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR SAFIYE SUNAY YILDIRIM DOĞRU

Offered to

Special Teacher Education

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to equip prospective teachers with fundamental knowledge and skills regarding the developmental characteristics, needs, and education of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explains the history of intellectual disability.
2   Discusses the underlying dynamics that affect the history of study of intellectual disability.
3   Identifies major historical eras associated with certain dominant trends.
4   Applies effective instructional methods and strategies for individuals with intellectual disability and ASD.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Overview of intellectual disability
2 Classification and causes of intellectual disability
3 Developmental characteristics of individuals with intellectual disability
4 Assessment and diagnosis in intellectual disability
5 Instructional methods for individuals with intellectual disability
6 Overview of autism spectrum disorder
7 General review, course evaluation, midterm exam
8 Symptoms, causes, and classification of autism
9 Developmental characteristics of individuals with ASD
10 Diagnosis process and assessment tools in ASD
11 Instructional approaches for individuals with autism
12 Behavioral issues and intervention strategies
13 Current research and best practices
14 General evaluation and student presentations
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Güzel-Özmen, R. (Ed.). (2019). Zihin Yetersizliği Olan Çocuklar ve Eğitimleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Korkmaz, H. (Ed.). (2021). Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu ve Eğitim. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Lloyd, J. W., Hallahan, D. P., & Kauffman, J. M. (2015). Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, and Related Disorders (12th ed.). Pearson.
Volkmar, F. R., Paul, R., Rogers, S. J., & Pelphrey, K. A. (2014). Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (4th ed.). Wiley.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, question-answer, discussion, evaluation

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Midterm and final exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Regular attendance is mandatory.

All personal information regarding families will be treated in accordance with confidentiality principles.

All assignments and projects must be submitted by the specified deadlines.

Students are expected to discuss and develop solutions for real-life family education processes.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Will be announced at the beginning of the term.

Office Hours

Will be announced at the beginning of the term.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 11 154
Preparation for midterm exam 6 1 6
Preparation for final exam 12 1 12
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 204

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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