COURSE UNIT TITLE

: LEARNING DISABILITY AND GIFTEDNESS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 1008 LEARNING DISABILITY AND GIFTEDNESS COMPULSORY 2 0 0 4

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 introduce fundamental concepts, diagnostic processes, characteristics, and educational approaches related to learning disabilities and giftedness. The course aims to equip students with scientifically based knowledge and skills for the education of individuals with learning disabilities and those who are gifted.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explains the concepts of learning disabilities and giftedness.
2   Identifies diagnostic processes and tools.
3   Distinguishes the characteristics of these individuals.
4   Plans appropriate educational interventions.
5   Evaluates inclusive education practices.
6   Discusses the importance of family and teacher collaboration.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Course Introduction, Objectives, and Key Concepts
2 Historical Development and Conceptual Framework of Learning Disabilities
3 Causes and Risk Factors of Learning Disabilities
4 Diagnostic Processes and Tools
5 Instructional Strategies for Learning Disabilities
6 Concept and Historical Perspective of Giftedness
7 Characteristics and Identification of Gifted Students
8 General review, course evulation and midterm.
9 Educational Models for Gifted Students
10 Differentiated Instruction Strategies
11 Twice-Exceptionality (Gifted Students with Learning Disabilities)
12 Family Involvement and Collaboration
13 Current Research and Policy Analysis
14 General Review, Project Presentations, and Practical Examples
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Sucuoğlu, B., & Kargın, T. (2023). Öğrenme Güçlüğü ve Özel Yetenekli Öğrenciler: Tanılama, Eğitim ve Destek Hizmetleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Lerner, J. W., & Johns, B. (2014). Learning Disabilities and Related Disabilities: Strategies for Success (13th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, Discussion, Case study, Group work, Individual presentation, Observation and practice

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 exams

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance is mandatory at a minimum of 70%.
Academic integrity is essential; plagiarism is not tolerated.
Respectful communication and class participation are expected.
All assignments must be submitted by the due date.
Additional support and individual guidance will be provided when necessary

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 3 42
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 99

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6
LO.1244543
LO.2445243
LO.3332455
LO.4445433
LO.5324554
LO.6443454

CONTACT INFORMATION
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