COURSE UNIT TITLE

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 the developmental, educational, and social characteristics of individuals with hearing and visual impairments and to equip prospective teachers with knowledge about the support services, instructional methods, and special education processes required by these individuals. The course also aims to develop students competencies in early identification, assessment, assistive technologies, and inclusive practices related to these disabilities.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Çetinkaya, Ç. (Ed.). (2020). Işitme Yetersizliği Olan Çocuklar ve Eğitimleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Varol, N., & Vural, M. (Ed.). (2021). Görme Yetersizliği Olan Çocuklar ve Eğitimleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Marschark, M., & Spencer, P. E. (Eds.). (2016). The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies, Language, and Education (Vol. 1 & 2). Oxford University Press.
Corn, A. L., & Erin, J. N. (Eds.). (2010). Foundations of Low Vision: Clinical and Functional Perspectives (2nd ed.). American Foundation for the Blind Press.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, Case Study, Group Work, Video Analysis, Discussion, Role-play, Guest Speakers

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Midterm and final exam

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Minimum 70% attendance is required.
Academic integrity must be maintained.
A respectful and inclusive environment is essential.
All assignments must be submitted on time.
Group responsibilities should be shared equally.

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes